Comedian and youth counselor, Michael Pritchard, is standing in front of a gym full of students. He’s using witty comments and silly references to get the kids warmed up, eventually cracking a smile on each and every one of their faces.

Eventually, the students become hooked by his captivating demeanor, and he knowingly uses this to his advantage. Moving his presentation to something a little more serious, Michael begins to divert his focus to the important topic of bullying.

He encourages students who have felt the affects of bullying to stand alongside him in front of the crowded room to speak out about their experiences. The speeches that follow leave me in tears.

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