I’m an old fart so “back when I was a teen”, I beat the piss out of a lot of people. This doesn’t fly nowadays of course. Shame though. Made me less of a victim and more tough. Kids today may never know how tough they can truly be and just play the victim card. I don’t mean to judge, but it just seems so much more painful to not meet bullying head on. Dating was interesting. I always came off as the quiet guy- wonder why. I was always upfront about my stutter, a surprised look from a woman was never good. So I removed the surprise. Look at it like defusing a bomb that could, and will, go off at any time. I’m not a great example by any stretch- but as a life long stutterer; I’ve served in the military (Navy) with zero issues. Loved many women all over the world without being a game playing prick about it. Been married for over 15 years and my old ass still hits the MMA gym to spar when I can. No one has ever bullied me since I was 15. Had I grew up with video games and social media... no telling how my life would’ve been, escapism kills the mind and body imo.