This Kid Was Bullied A LOT. He Could Have Told His Teacher Or His Principal. He Had Bigger Plans.

11-year-old Caine Smith was choked, beaten, harassed, and was called a long list of names simply because he had two moms and long hair. Instead of staying locked away and hiding, he stood up and did something about it.

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Adam Mordecai

May 14, 2013

If you share this, you’ll be helping make sure the Bully Project is seen in schools across the country. Caine would appreciate it.

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