Meghan Markle trolled as she tells teens she's ‘one of the most bullied persons’ in the world
SANTA BARBARA: Meghan Markle recently made a surprise visit to Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara, California, where she participated in a variety of games and crafts with a group of children and teenagers.
The Duchess of Sussex, 43, joined the event on October 2 to support the launch of a new digital wellness initiative called Social Media U, as reported by The Daily Mail.
Meghan Markle discusses bullying during youth event in California
The program, a collaboration between Girls Inc. and #HalfTheStory—a non-profit organization focused on improving young people's relationship with technology—aims to empower youth to engage with technology in healthier ways.
Larissa May, the founder of #HalfTheStory, shared insights from the event, highlighting a powerful discussion in which Markle reflected on her experiences with bullying.
"We did an activity where we talked through a bunch of scenarios, and Meghan talked about being one of the most bullied people in the world. We had girls wave these little emoji signs and talk about how each one of these scenarios would have impacted them emotionally,” May explained to Vanity Fair.
May commented, "With Stephanie and Meghan, we talked about what it really means to grow up in this digital age."
During her visit, Markle actively participated in conversations about the challenges of growing up in a digital age. The curriculum for Social Media U was developed with input from teenagers on #HalfTheStory's advisory board and encourages youth to foster social connections without screens while also using technology creatively and positively.
This initiative is backed financially by Meghan and Prince Harry’s Archewell Foundation, alongside contributions from the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation and Melissa French Gates’s Pivotal Ventures.
Markle has previously opened up about her experiences with online bullying, particularly during her pregnancies with her children, Archie and Lilibet. At the SXSW festival in March 2024, she spoke candidly about the cyberbullying she faced during these vulnerable times, emphasizing the cruelty of such attacks. “You just think about that and to wrap your head around why people would be so hateful,” she remarked.
Meghan Markle's candid bullying discussion with teens sparks online controversy
Meghan Markle’s recent discussion about her experience with bullying shared during a visit to Girls Inc of Greater Santa Barbara, has ignited a wave of reactions across social media.
One user commented, "She wasn’t bullied! She didn’t like what people thought about her actions and didn’t like it. It’s called free speech." Another echoed a similar sentiment, stating, "She’s confusing being one of the most bullied people in the world with being one of the most unpopular people in the world."
One commenter noted, "There’s a big difference between being bullied and being detested. People pointing out her abhorrent behavior are not bullying her, they are criticizing her."
"If she doesn’t realize that what she and Harry said and wrote about the Royal Family, for money, was classic bullying, then she doesn’t deserve to be involved in any organization which deals with or talks about bullying," said another user.
"Unfortunately you cannot differentiate between bullied and disliked. There is a difference." another user wrote.
"There’s a big difference between being bullied and being detested. She’s the latter. People pointing out her abhorrent behaviour and actions are not bullying her, they are criticising her. Time she took ownership of her misdeeds," another user wrote.
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