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As a child, she once stood by while a friend taunted another friend. Later, she bravely intervened in a similar situation. Today, storyteller Elisa Pearmain shares her stories and draws out the stories of others in her bullying prevention workshops. This essay is part of a series on creative applications of story in peacemaking, healing, bridge building and reconciliation processes in groups and communities around the world. For the other essays, visit here.