I still have a small reserve of sympathy for some bullies. Those that are cruel because they've been the victim of cruelty.

But I've also learned that in life, regardless of what it throws you, there are only two choices; be a better person, or be a worse person.

And that works for positive and negative events. Win the lottery? You can change people's lives, or become an entitled brat. Someone abusing you? You can become abusive yourself, or be compassionate in spite of it.

So, while I can empathize with someone that come from abuse, my compassion runs out when they choose to be bully