walking away from the school, dreading another day of taunts and teasing. As I braced myself for the worst, Amin, a young man from the neighborhood, approached me with a friendly grin

"You look like you could use a friend," Amin said with a chuckle.

    I couldn't help but laugh. "Yeah, those bullies never leave me alone."

    Amin shook his head. "Let me show you a trick or two. Stand tall, shoulders back, and look them in the eye."

  I followed his advice the next day, and when the bullies came around, I stood my ground. With a newfound confidence, I faced them head-on.