Bullying is one of the most painful and complex challenges facing children, families, and schools today. While much attention is given to the visible harm experienced by those who are bullied, far less attention is paid to the deeper story behind the behavior of the bully-and the cycle of hurt that often connects them both.
In Sad Eyes: Bullies, the Bullied, and What Can Be Done About It, Olga Fyne explores the emotional, social, and psychological realities that surround bullying. With insight and compassion, she examines how bullying affects self-esteem, identity, and a person's sense of safety in the world.
This thought-provoking book looks at both sides of the problem: the silent suffering of those who endure ridicule, intimidation, and isolation, and the hidden struggles that can drive someone to become a bully. By bringing these realities into the open, Fyne challenges readers to move beyond blame and toward understanding and meaningful solutions.
Parents, teachers, counselors, and community leaders will find valuable perspectives on recognizing the signs of bullying, responding wisely, and creating environments where respect, empathy, and courage can grow. Rather than ignoring the problem or treating it only at the surface level, this book calls readers to address the deeper issues that allow bullying to take root.
Sad Eyes is ultimately a message of hope. When awareness is combined with compassion and practical action, the cycle of bullying can be broken and young lives can be guided toward confidence, dignity, and healing.
Fyne, Olga M.: - Olga Mullings Fyne was born in Jamaica, West Indies, and has devoted her life to education, ministry, and inspiring others through the written and spoken word. She has been married for 47 years to Wenton Fyne, a minister of the gospel in the Church of the Nazarene, and together they have three adult children. Dr. Fyne holds a master's degree from Brooklyn College (plus additional graduate credits) and completed studies at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, which led to permanent New York State School District Administration certification. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree through studies at Northern Caribbean University and Empire State College, and a Doctor of Divinity degree from Northwestern Theological Seminary. A passionate educator, Dr. Fyne served for 25 years in the New York City public school system. She is a National Teacher-Trainer in Classroom Management and Differentiated Instruction, a certified Literacy Leader through the CUNY School of Professional Studies, and a certified mental health counselor through Light University. She is also an MWBE-certified NYC public schools vendor and a curriculum developer and workshop facilitator.Dr. Fyne is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene, having completed ministerial preparation through Nazarene Bible College and Palmer's Institute in New York. She teaches and preaches nationally and internationally and is widely known as a dynamic expositor of the Word, speaker, and conference facilitator.An accomplished author, she has written more than twenty books for both adults and children, in addition to numerous poems and inspirational quotations. Through school visits and literacy presentations, she engages students in reading through creative programs such as Fynemations, which incorporate rhyming songs, original poetry, and interactive read-aloud experiences designed to strengthen listening skills, increase enthusiasm for reading, and significantly improve phonemic awareness. Despite her many professional commitments, Dr. Fyne enjoys fishing, singing, writing poetry, rhyming, and sharing humor. A philanthropist at heart, she is deeply committed to serving others and advancing literacy, faith, and personal growth. Above all, she loves the Lord with all her heart and seeks to honor Him through every aspect of her life and ministry.Learn more about her work at fetr.online, omfim.net, on Facebook at Dr. Olga Fyne Consulting, and on Amazon Author Central.
