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# Birmingham blogger triumphs despite being an 'easy target' for bullies
- URL: https://www.birminghameastside.co.uk/birmingham-blogger-triumphs-despite-being-an-easy-target-for-bullies/
- Published: 2020-11-19T11:57:35.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-14T10:02:28.000Z
- Author: Laura Wood
- Tags: Charity, News, #Migrated-1786701253228, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-08-14 09:54

**This week is anti-bullying week.**

According to [Anti Bullying Alliance](https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/contact?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk), **33.5%** of children in England say they have been victims of bullying in the last six months.

Birmingham lifestyle blogger [**Louna Walker**](https://burstsofautumn.com/?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk)**,** 23, shares her experience of bullying and how she overcame these external challenges.

Louna is working alongside the Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity campaign 'Fight For All The Feels' - a campaign aimed to raise awareness on mental health impacting Birmingham youth .

Her journey started when she was 6 years old, after she developed [trichotillomania](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/trichotillomania/?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk). A stress disorder that makes you pull your hair out, causing Louna to be a target for bullies in school.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/63/9b/639bf577-7ed7-44fe-8d64-ac66eaeee42e/content/images/2026/08/screenshot-2020-11-19-at-16-07-17.png)

Louna Walker

Louna felt she was an easy target for bullies due to her choice in music and height, as she was labelled an **'geek'**, **'emo'** and **'midget'** during her school life.

Louna fears children are unaware the effect words can have and recognises a need for schools to take a stand.

She said: “They should emphasise the consequences bullying has at a young age. It caused me to starve myself and I developed anorexia. I think people need to realise how damaging a comment can be to someone."

She now raises awareness to prevent others from feeling isolated before opening up about bullying.

> “As much as I told my tutors and asked for help, I wasn’t taken very seriously. When I was physically assaulted, the boy who head-locked me and gave me whiplash only got a day exclusion.  
>  
> Louna Walker

[**Dr Elizabeth Nassem**](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjEgOPExo7tAhVPUxUIHVUmDxQQFjAAegQIBRAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fbulliedvoices%3Flang%3Den&usg=AOvVaw2rfq0k9LCH5QB2lDaufRWB), consultant and researcher at [BulliedVoices](https://www.bulliedvoices.com/about.html?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk) said bullying is entrenched in children’s everyday experiences of school.

![Dr Elizabeth Nassem](https://storage.ghost.io/c/63/9b/639bf577-7ed7-44fe-8d64-ac66eaeee42e/content/images/2026/08/elizabethnassem2020.jpg)

Dr Elizabeth Nassem

> “Bullying is often accepted and normalised, it often remains unchallenged and thrives in schools, workplaces and communities.”  
>  
> Elizabeth Nassem

In order to combat bullying, Elizabeth thinks schools should "find tailored ways" to address "children's specific experiences of bullying."

Elizabeth runs [interventions](https://www.bulliedvoices.com/services/96-cpd-resolving-school-bullying-evidence-based-strategies-and-pupil-led-interventions.html?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk) for children who are bullied improving the way they react in hostile situations.

**Martha Evans**, Director of Anti Bullying Alliance believes community effort can help tackle bullying.

"It's clear that bullying remains a significant problem for children across the country, and we know that these experiences can have a lasting impact well into adulthood.

If you or someone you know is being bullied, get help and advice [here.](https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20019/children%5Fyoung%5Fpeople%5Fand%5Ffamilies/1040/help%5Fand%5Fadvice%5Fabout%5Fbullying?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk)