Research shows that it is when you are perceived to be different that people start bullying you. Penshoppe is encouraging everyone to take a stand. They’ve printed black and white I AM DIFFERENT t-shirts that you can purchase to make a statement; the proceeds will go to anti-bullying education programs for schools in the Philippines. Each piece is unique and one of a kind, with its own serial number carefully sewn on the back.

By being part of a campaign like this, my intention is for it to shed light on this negative universal experience and inspire the younger generation -and our peers- to be more conscious and openhearted. We need to have kinder thoughts and kinder actions towards one another. I hope that this advocacy grows, with wider reach, so that it can create change within schools, amongst relationships, throughout the workplace, etc. as this issue is so relevant worldwide.

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My name is Patti Grandidge Herrera and I proudly support #IamDifferent, the Anti-bullying campaign of Penshoppe.

It’s okay to be different. Different is good. I AM DIFFERENT.

Be part of the movement.