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“A Piece of Me” incorporates T.H.I.N.K. It’s no big news flash that girls can be mean. This is not new to my generation either, it’s been going on for decades. My mom has told me stories of her school years and how girls can be caddy to one another. Bullying happened at slumber parties and lunchtime chats at school where girlfriends were talking one on one. Many times the bullied girl never knew... My generation takes this to a whole new level with social media and the advancement of technology. An all out war has begun and you can be attacked as you sit in your room, minding your own business and visually witness the meanness of others as they attack with no warning. Bullies are allowed to attack and they are allowed to pick their weapon of choice. As I travel visiting young girls I am reminded more and more how our society and social media can be toxic when it comes to being kind to others I love spreading my “Girl Power” engaging girls in activities that help them learn the best weapon of choice... CONFIDENCE! “A Piece of Me” signature Girl Talk teaches girls the effect of hurtful words and the tools to spread kindness and love. I incorporate T.H.I.N.K., a program designed by Rebecca Moore that reminds us all to THINK before we speak, type or text and ask yourself is it True, Helpful, Important, Necessary and / or Kind? These are amazing qualities for everyone to live by and the THINK portion of my Girl Talk has a great impact on these girls that influences them to end this raging war we face called Bullying. Whether you are 5 or 95 I encourage you all to THINK! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Text Messaging and those that are bold will choose face to face combat. With any war you have to be strategic on how you fight back. Bullies are looking for a response, whether it’s sadness, fear or a traditional physical round i