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     MTV News chats with Demi as the "Mean Stinks" ambassador helps spread the message and shares her tough experience. Demi Lovato Tackling Girl-To-Girl Bullying, One 'Mean' Girl At A Time. Demi surprised freshmen at the Young Women's Leadership School in East Harlem, when she came to their "Drama Free School Year" anti-bullying assembly. The 20 year old joined up with Secret to inspire students to "gang up for good" against girl to girl bullying.

      Lovato shares her experiences she had with bullying. She ended up leaving middle school because she dealt with really bad verbal harassment. While Lavoto was sharing her story with an all girl student body, she gave them helpful hints on how they could inspire change among their classmates and friends. Demi said "turn something negative into a positive." An example of hers was how she turned bullying into her successful music career.
 
      Lavota, who took home her first Moonman at this years VMAs after her song "Skyscraper" won Best Video With a Message, said two wrongs don't make a right. Instead of trying to get back at the bully, she was encouraging young people to channel their energy into a more positive outlet like their school work or pursuing their dreams.
  
     If you would like to watch a short video about Demi Lavoto talking about putting a stop to bullying, there is a link. I think what she is doing right now will in the end pay off.


http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/838950/demi-lovato-explains-mean-stinks-campaign.jhtml