They had bullied each other into becoming better people. Not because they wanted to. But because they had seen themselves in the enemy’s face—and for the first time, neither of them liked the reflection.
Victims often report feeling like a "Zoo Exhibit." The bullies will whisper, laugh, and stare. When confronted, the bullies look genuinely confused. "We weren't laughing at you," they say, "We were just having a private joke." Because their bond is real (to them), the gaslighting is effective. The victim begins to doubt their own perception. Am I paranoid? Are they actually just friends? bully bonding
Teasing, "behind-the-back put downs," or purposeful exclusion used to maintain a hierarchical "inner circle". Intimate Partner Bullying They had bullied each other into becoming better people
He tossed the broken staple onto the table. It landed near Leo’s notebook. Victims often report feeling like a "Zoo Exhibit