DOLGEVILLE, NY — Another voice has come forward as part of TVOTT Hillbilly News’ ongoing Truth Tuesday series, and this one paints a picture that’s becoming all too familiar across the region.

One local woman says her experience with bullying didn’t just happen once—it followed her for years.

According to her account, it started back in elementary school, around 3rd or 4th grade. What began as issues with someone she once considered a friend quickly turned into consistent, daily bullying.

But what stuck with her the most wasn’t just the bullying—it was how it was handled.

“It had gotten so bad that I was the one that was put into detention because she was one of the ‘popular kids’ that did no wrong.”

That’s a claim we’ve now heard more than once: not just bullying—but the idea that some students are protected, while others are punished.

Years later, things didn’t improve.

During her high school years, she says she was dealing with personal struggles at home and had temporarily left. When she returned, she expected support—but says instead, things got worse.

She claims the same people she once called friends turned on her, and the bullying escalated to the point where she made a life-changing decision:

She left public school entirely and began homeschooling.

But even after leaving, the situation didn’t end.

She recalls attending a school volleyball game to support a family member—only to be approached by a staff member and told she had to leave because she was no longer a student.

She says the staff member remained there until she got up and left the gym.

According to her, that moment sealed it.

She says she never returned to the school again unless it involved a younger family member.

Bigger Picture

This isn’t just one story—it’s part of a growing pattern we’re seeing across the Mohawk Valley.

Students and former students are coming forward with similar experiences:

  • Bullying dismissed or minimized
  • “Popular” students facing fewer consequences
  • Victims feeling isolated or punished instead of supported

And here’s the uncomfortable question:

How many students have quietly walked away from school systems feeling like no one had their back?

Right to Respond

TVOTT Hillbilly News has not independently verified all claims in this report.

We welcome responses from any local school officials or staff who wish to address how bullying reports are handled and how students are protected.

Anyone wishing to share their side of the story can reach out through our contact page.

Final Word

This platform was built to give people a voice—especially when they feel like they never had one.

We’re not here to pick sides.
We’re here to put the truth on the table and let the community decide what needs to change.


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