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Miss Netherlands Melissa (26) Opens Up About Bullying Past and Harsh Comments: 'Consequences Are Felt for Years'

Miss Netherlands 2026, Melissa Bottema, is sharing her childhood experiences with bullying to school classes this week on behalf of the School & Safety Foundation. She highlights how repeated negative remarks can lead victims to internalize feelings of being strange or unintelligent, noting that the emotional consequences remain palpable for years.
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