Some are small; some are long-lasting. Each party involved in a bullying situation faces different ramifications. A person who is a victim of bullying may suffer from low self-esteem, substance and alcohol abuse, depression, psychological difficulties and, in extreme cases, may commit suicide. The results for bullies are also not good. They could get suspended from school sports teams, suspended from school, and end up in legal trouble. They may also become violent towards future partners/spouses, parents, friends and children. People who observe others being bullied are similarly affected. They tend to feel helpless, scared, guilty for not trying to help, distrustful of teachers and other authority figures who did nothing to try to stop the