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Originally Posted by bitontheslide

I think many mistake loud and aggressive with bullying. They are NOT the same. Bullying does not need to take that form at all. All I suggest is taking a fresh look at events that have happened with that in mind. It may come as a surprise to many just how difficult a time Helen has had recently

They are and aren't the same, I think that's the problem. It depends on that target. Being loud and aggressive is fine, and continuing to be loud and aggressive is fine if the person you're being loud and aggressive with can clearly handle it / give as good as they get (like Ashleigh) / don't find it intimidating at all (someone like Ash).

It IS bullying if it's clear that the loudness and aggression is beating the other person down.

Basically I don't think Helen has "bullied" Ashleigh, as Ashleigh doesn't let herself be bullied. I do think that Helen bullied Matthew though, he was very intimidated by her... and that she bullied Jale in the early weeks isn't even a question. She did.