Bullies Don't Graduate, They Just Get Older | Episode 215
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In today's digital age, the voices we choose to listen to can significantly impact our wellbeing and safety. This reality forms the core of our latest Voices for VoicesⓇ episode, where host Justin Alan Hayes delves into the dangerous ways vulnerable individuals are targeted both online and offline. The episode reveals a profound truth: that bullies don't simply graduate from school – they mature into adult manipulators who continue to prey on those they perceive as weak or exploitable.
The podcast opens with gratitude for growing listenership, acknowledging that with increased visibility comes both support and criticism. Hayes emphasizes that no organization or individual is perfect, but what matters is the commitment to helping others and being a voice for those who might not otherwise be heard. This philosophy underscores the mission of Voices for VoicesⓇ – creating a safe platform where people can share experiences honestly without fear of judgment or retribution.
One of the most powerful segments features the heartbreaking story of Tim and Tamia Woods, whose athletically gifted son died by suicide after falling victim to sextortion. Despite outward appearances suggesting everything was fine – college sports opportunities, popularity, athletic success – this young man was secretly being blackmailed after sending nude photos to someone who had methodically gained his trust online. What began as seemingly innocent communication ("Your child left a toy at our house" or "I got a new phone") escalated into demands for money and ultimately led to tragedy. The Woods family's devastating experience highlights how predators can reach vulnerable individuals regardless of their apparent success or social standing.
Equally disturbing is the story of 2024 Voice of the Year award recipient Elliston Berry, who experienced technological abuse when an innocent photo from her Instagram was transformed using AI into explicit content and distributed throughout her school. Despite having clear evidence of wrongdoing, Berry initially found little support from school administration or authorities. It wasn't until her mother reached out to congressional representatives that action was taken, eventually leading to Senator Ted Cruz championing the bipartisan "Take It Down Act." This legislation requires both accountability for perpetrators and mandates that big tech companies actively identify and remove such manipulated content within a strict timeframe.
The episode powerfully illustrates that exploitation and abuse know no boundaries – they happen in neighborhoods across America, not just in far-away places we might prefer to believe. Hayes reminds listeners that we all have choices to make about who we are and how we treat others. Though none of us is perfect, we can choose to follow a path of helping rather than harming others. The transformation begins with self-awareness and acknowledgment that changing harmful patterns requires decisive action – continued repetition of the same behaviors will inevitably yield the same destructive results.
Hayes concludes with a call for listeners to be vigilant about protecting themselves and others, emphasizing that true change starts with individual choices to stand against exploitation. As he notes, "There's a voice in all of us," and Voices for VoicesⓇ exists to amplify those that promote healing, protection and positive transformation. In a world full of noise and manipulation, this episode serves as a powerful reminder that the voices we choose to amplify and the stories we choose to believe can literally save lives.
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Bullies Don't Graduate, They Just Get Older | Episode 215
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Chapter Markers
0:00 Welcome and Growth Update
1:49 The Purpose Behind Voices for VoicesⓇ
4:22 Finding Truth Amid Many Voices
8:31 Helping Others Through Imperfection
13:45 Sextortion: Tim and Tamia's Story
21:26 Elliston Berry and AI Photo Abuse
25:53 Advocating for Change: The Take It Down Act
30:16 Choosing a Better Path Forward
34:00 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action
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