Kim Kardashian slams bullies after DWTS star shares details of horrific childhood experience

Kim takes a stand against bullying while Derek shares an impassioned speech about his personal battle with bullies.

Kim Kardashian is the latest celeb to speak out against bullying, today re-posting a message on her Instagram account calling out those who shame other people for being different. "The 'gay boy' you punched in the hall today. Committed suicide a few minutes ago," the post cited as one of many examples of the psychological extent of bullying.

"You think you know but sometimes you just don't #IHateBullying #MeanCommentsIsBullyingToo," Kim posted alongside the above message.
Image: Instagram Kim is one of many to speak out against bullying this month, surrounding LGBT anti-bullying initiative Spirit Day. Mariah Carey, Demi Lovato, Ricky Martin, Laverne Cox and Ellen DeGeneres have all shown their support for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation’s (GLAAD) anti-bullying campaign. For some celebs, like Derek Hough, it’s a cause close to their hearts.
The Dancing with the Stars cast member has revealed that he was brutally bullied by his peers as a child.
"They would tie my ankles up with a very rough rope and hang me in a tree upside down, spit on me and call me names, even hold a gun to my head," he shared in a heartfelt speech at the GLSEN Gala in LA on Friday.
"I didn't tell anybody -- my parents or teachers or friends or sisters…I know now that the worst thing you can do is suffer in silence," he said, urging other victims to speak up.