In late 2009 Phoebe moved to the US from Ireland with her family. Her parents had hoped that she would "experience America." Instead, Phoebe was unrelentingly tormented and bullied by the mean girls in her school to the point that she hanged herself in late January.
Phoebe's story is sad and unfortunate. She did not have to do what she did, but due to her cruel classmates and their hold on the entire school, she felt she had no other choice. Unfortunately, Phoebe is not the only bullying victim to commit suicide.
This is why we need to take a stand against bullying, and why you, as a role model, need to be aware and cautious of the dangerous and serious consequences that bullying may lead to.
To learn more about the terror Phoebe experienced, as well as the aftermath of her suicide, click here.