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Jennifer was bullied daily until someone unexpected stepped in and changed her world

Jennifer was constantly bullied throughout seventh grade. When eighth grade started, it seemed like the same thing would happen. But then someone unexpected stepped in and everything changed.
After being bullied consistently for more than a year in middle school, Jennifer found an ally in an unexpected person who helped put an end to the torment.

This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team, about people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else.


Middle school is a rough period of life for many of us. And it can feel like the end of the world if you're the target of the school's mean girls.

Jennifer knew this feeling all too well. We're withholding her last name at her request, to protect her privacy. When she

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