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‘Will Continue to Fight’: Paige Spiranac Shared a Huge Personal Victory After Suffering Constant Cyberbullying in 2018

Published 12/03/2022, 5:00 PM EST

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In the current day and age, bullying is far more intense than kids stealing your lunch money. The internet has brought forth millions of advantages. But with it, it has also become easier to sit behind a screen and pick on someone. Cyber-bullying is a modern-day issue that many famous athletes have spoken out against. Paige Spiranac is probably the most vocal of them all.

The golf beauty has suffered a lot of abuse over the internet. But that has only strengthened her resolve. She once claimed to never give up, after a talk about cyber-bullying.

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Paige Spiranac stands strong against bullying

Back in 2018, Paige was at the DAA Middle School in Dubai. There she opened up about cyber-bullying. Paige spoke of her own experiences with bullying, and the abuse and hatred she faced. The golf beauty addressed 600 children, giving them a glimpse of the harsh reality of the internet.

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She spoke to them, assuring them that their mental health was important. She said, “It’s ok to not be ok.” Spiranac also cautioned the youngsters about the negative side of the internet. The blonde beauty also pointed out to them that whatever they posted on the internet was “forever.

Spiranac was extremely proud of her actions. She tweeted, “Had an amazing experience speaking to 600 students today about cyberbullying!” She was determined. Paige stated that no matter how much backlash she received, she would never stop voicing her opinion. She wrote, “I will continue to fight for what I believe in.”

Spiranac’s history with cyber-bullying

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Maxim’s 2022 ‘Sexiest Woman Alive’ has been dealing with hate for a long time now. Although she’s able to shield herself from most of it, some seeps through. She once broke down in an interview while talking about her experiences with bullying. She stated, “The comments that people say, they are extremely cruel.”

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Spiranac pointed out that the comments targeted not just her but also her family and friends. The haters call her a “disgrace to golf” for the way she dresses. She stated, “Cyberbullying is a huge problem and no one ever discusses it.”

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Spiranac took it upon herself to address the issues. She discusses them on her podcast, and other social media. The ex-pro golfer is determined to use her own experiences to help others tackle the issue. It is the reason she serves as an inspiration to many women.

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Sheldon Pereira

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Sheldon is a golf writer at EssentiallySports. He is a Business graduate from Christ University, with a degree in Finance and Accounting. He also has an experience as a Senior Audit Associate at an MNC, but his love for writing made him follow his dream and switch careers.
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Manaal Siddiqui

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