Helen addresses the person who smirks and whispers in public spaces, making it clear that their behaviour is noticed and has real consequences for the people they target.12 February 2026
There is a particular kind of person who thinks their quiet mockery goes unnoticed. The one who smirks across a pub when they see someone they perceive as different, who nudges their friend and whispers, convinced that nobody else is aware of what they are doing. Helen's open letter speaks directly to these moments of casual cruelty.
What often feels invisible to the bully is profoundly visible to everyone else. The impact of these small acts of public dismissal accumulates, shaping how people move through the world and whether they feel safe enough to simply exist in ordinary spaces.
Read the full letter to understand why Helen is writing directly to the bully, and what she wants them to know.