Kids are a**holes, let’s just say it how it is.

And the bullying we all go through as kids, that doesn’t stay in the playground – it follows us.

It shapes the way we see the world as adults. The way we love, communicate and trust.

I’m a young gay Māori man who grew up in a small, conservative town on the East Coast of New Zealand. I’ve made videos online since I was 12 years old – from Minecraft let’s plays to makeup tutorials. And as you can imagine, growing up wasn’t easy for me.

In this episode, I want to share my bullying story throughout school and how these experiences still affect me to this day.

If you’re queer, have queer friends, or you’re a parent of a queer child – this episode is for you.

00:00 Introduction

01:45 Primary School

14:02 Intermediate

24:13 High School

37:29 Key Takeaways

40:39 Pink Shirt Day

41:44 Thank You