Tami McCandlish
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Author of Flying Grounded: My Spiritual Triumph Over Female Bullying
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Columbus, OH
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Tami McCandlish

 
Tami McCandlish

Tami McCandlish finds New Mexico women's soccer player Elizabeth Lambert's recent unsportsman-like conduct on the field totally unacceptable. Her inability to manage her aggression and compete in a healthy manner are exactly why we need to teach girls how to more effectively channel their emotions. Having played sports, I know competition can be physical, but this crosses the line and should be used as an example.

November 6 at 7:27am
Robin
Robin
I am in total agreeance. It's absolutely unacceptable behavior.
November 6 at 8:12am
Tami McCandlish
Tami McCandlish
Rachel, I appreciate your post and respect your voice. I understand that it must be difficult to see a friend scrutinized, and I think it is vital that you continue to stand up for her. However, I feel as if you have totally misconstrued my statements. I disagree that I am bullying her, and I disagree that I have slandered her, as slander involves ... Read Morefalse reporting. I am an anti-bullying advocate, and I am holding her, and any other girls/women who end up in the national or local media, accountable to a higher standard. I do not claim to know her character off the field, but considering the psychology behind this topic, I do know that there are emotions and reasons that contribute to this kind of behavior. I played sports and certainly understand these emotions and the intensity of competition. I'm sure she doesn't act as a physical aggressor off the field, as it is usually unacceptable in our society. I understand people make public and private mistakes and feel as if people should be allowed to do so, because, in turn, they learn and grow as individuals. I can attest to this because I, myself, have been a physical aggressor. My post is intended for individual and societal accountability and to encourage others to get involved in this movement. I'm sure that might be difficult to see or embrace during a time that seems so negative. I hope you also recognize how challenging it is for me to stand up against girl bullying. Because in expressing my voice and applying it to real-life scenarios, I can be equally scrutinized for standing up for something I feel strongly about.

I certainly hope you understand that I am not attempting to incite a forum for cyberbullying, as it would go against what I believe, and I would not tolerate it on my page. I do, however, want to create healthy, educational discussion in hopes that this issue can bring so many of us together to advocate against relational and overt aggression. Thank you so much for your participation in this discussion. I think it's important that we're recognizing this issue, because it is a first step in working toward positively altering aggressiveness in girls.
November 7 at 11:07am
Tami McCandlish

Tami McCandlish Ohio: Please vote NO on issue 3. Voting NO will help preserve funding for charities like mine!

Tami McCandlish

Tami McCandlish Is looking for volunteers who would like to hand deliver informational packets to school administrators, educators and guidance counselors so that they can share with their colleagues and students. Any takers?

October 31 at 10:57am
Robin
Robin
C'mon people....there are plenty of you in the Columbus area!
October 31 at 12:41pm
Gay
Gay
Thought I did a thumbs up! Include me on the deliveries!
October 31 at 8:54pm
Tami McCandlish
Tami McCandlish
Thanks Gay.
November 1 at 10:53am
Tami McCandlish

Tami McCandlish is waiting on the possibility to meet with administrators at Thomas Worthington High School regarding programming.

October 27 at 10:00am
Robin
Robin
Cool!
October 28 at 4:30pm
Tami McCandlish

Tami McCandlish just had an excellent meeting with several ladies at Ohio Wesleyan University. Let the discussion begin! Our hope is to use Triumph to bring awareness to the college women who, in turn, could implement information into mentorship programs at area schools. So many ideas, so little time! Excited to see where it all goes...

October 20 at 12:34pm
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Gay
Gay
Way to spread your important message! Young women NEED mentors and your program is wonderful!! Can't wait to see what happens ...
October 20 at 2:44pm
Tami McCandlish
Tami McCandlish
Thanks people!
October 21 at 8:13pm
Tami McCandlish

Tami McCandlish is off to work with the Girl Scouts tomorrow! Always exciting to meet a new group of young ladies =)

October 2 at 1:36pm
Kristin
Kristin
Check out kindcampaign
October 2 at 1:54pm
Courtney Ogg
Courtney Ogg
I'm so sorry I couldn't come this year. I feel like I've let you down, it's just things are very hectic right now, and money is tight. We wanted to so bad, but it just wasn't possible. I'm so sorry I missed it, I feel terrible. I haven't talked to you in forever, so I feel like you don't really want to talk to me, but hopefully your not upset. Love you Tami. Hope it all went well.
October 2 at 2:40pm
Tami McCandlish
Tami McCandlish
Thanks Kristin. I've been thinking about you! Hey Courtney. Of course I'm not upset at you. Embers went well this past summer. We missed you for sure! I hope things are going well for you? You'll have to give me a call sometime for an update. Thanks for your note, and love you too!
October 4 at 8:19am
Tami McCandlish

Tami McCandlish http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/teen-girls-hazed-slut-list/story?id=8649050

Teen Girls Hazed on 'Slut List' - ABC News
Source: www.abcnews.go.com
High school parents outraged over freshman girl hazing, including infamous 'slut list,' though some students say their outrage has been blown out of proportion.
Tami McCandlish

Tami McCandlish
So I'm drivin' home, chewing on my dinner, mindin' my own business. Get stopped at a red light only to be called a "stupid whore" by the screaming, mocking, misfit teenage girls beside me, who were most likely bitter about having to drive around in their parent's mini van. Man, I guess I'm in the right line of business... because I really have a thing for attracting aggression. Happens all the time.Read More

September 25 at 6:23pm
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Amy McCandlish
Amy McCandlish
That's terrible!! I'm taking a gender & communication course this quarter...unfortunately relatonal aggression seems to only be getting worse :(
September 26 at 12:11am
Tami McCandlish

Tami McCandlish has a doozie of a blog entry on the way...Just when one was nearly done, the Lord leads me in a different direction, one that's been on my heart for a while.

September 24 at 8:15pm
Tami McCandlish

Tami McCandlish The Triumph Organization with the Girl Scouts Seal of Ohio present "The Darker Side of Friendship" for Central Ohio Girl Scouts.

The Darker Side of Friendship
Time:9:30AM Saturday, October 3rd
Location:Circleville, Ohio
September 23 at 11:24am
Tami McCandlish

Tami McCandlish http://www.owualumni.com/s/1048/index.aspx?sid=1048&gid=1&pgid=252&cid=1237&ecid=1237&ciid=1141&crid=0

myOWU - View Content
Source: www.owualumni.com
Tami McCandlish, author of 'Flying Grounded'Tami McCandlish holds a B.A. in English and journalism from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. Since the publication of her book, Tami has spoken to ...
Tami McCandlish

Tami McCandlish New blog entry: "Targeted During Transitions." On www.girlbullying.wordpress.com and http://girlbullying-relationalaggression.blogspot.com/

Girlbullying’s Blog
Source: www.girlbullying.wordpress.com
As fall approaches, the temperature drops, daylight is shortened, and kids return to school, it’s helpful to remember how changes in life can socially influence us and others.
Tami McCandlish

Tami McCandlish Dealing with Fakeness. New post at http://girlbullying.wordpress.com/

Girlbullying’s Blog
Source: girlbullying.wordpress.com
One of the biggest complaints I hear from girls is that they often feel as if other girls are acting fake. They say things like, “She’s nice to me when teachers and parents are around but when they leave ...
Tami McCandlish

Tami McCandlish just posted a new blog entry at http://girlbullying-relationalaggression.blogspot.com and http://girlbullying.wordpress.com. Check it out.

Girl Bullying / Relational Aggression
Source: girlbullying-relationalaggression.blogspot.com
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Tami McCandlish

Tami McCandlish is looking for volunteers who will help Triumph reach administrators and girls in Central Ohio schools. Please get in touch if you're interested. Thanks!