Meghan Markle recently expressed his struggles with online harassment during a visit to Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara to take part in the newly launched digital wellness program called Social media U.
According to the founder of teen advocacy group Girls Inc Duchess of Sussex describes himself as “one of the most harassed people in the world”.
The Suits star participated in a screen-free event with the Girls Inc. executive. Stephanie J. Hull and #HalfTheStory founder Larissa May. During the event, they participated in activities that led to discussions about the emotional impacts associated with social media scenarios.
In an interview with Vanity Fair published on Friday, May said Meghan shared her feelings about being “one of the most bullied people in the world” during an activity that explored different scenarios.
“We had the girls wave little emoji signs to discuss how each scenario affected them emotionally,” May explained. “With Stephanie and Megan, we discussed what it really means to grow up in this digital age.”
However, sources confirmed to The Post that the Duchess of Sussex “has spoken about her experiences with online bullying but has never claimed to be the most bullied person in the world”.
Markle’s alleged remarks have sparked debate, with many seeing her statement as potentially overshadowing the struggles of countless others who are, in fact, facing bullying.
The expansion of Social Media U will be funded by Meghan and Prince Harry Archewell Foundationalong with Oprah Winfrey’s charitable foundation and Melissa French Gates’ major ventures.
As both Markle and Prince Harry continue to engage in charitable work, including Harry’s recent involvement with WellChild and Sentebale, their efforts reflect a commitment to promoting positive change in the lives of young people struggling with the complexities of today’s digital age.
