Ozetta
Dutch news, in your languageThursday, 24 September 2026No. 16,672

General

Sisters Tessel and Bente Were Bullied; Now They Teach Children Self-Defense: 'I Missed That Back Then'

AD23 September · 08:3023 hours ago

Bente Overbeeke and her sister Tessel, who endured severe bullying during their childhood, have launched a training program called BinnensteBuiten to help children become more resilient. Bente, a KRO/NCRV presenter, and Tessel use their personal experiences to teach kids how to stand up for themselves, addressing the deep emotional scars left by past harassment. They aim to provide the support they lacked as children, helping young people feel understood and confident despite the hidden nature of bullying.

Ozetta summarises; the reporting is the newsroom's

GeneralSocial Affairs