YatharthBullied for Being Different
Liam finally broke his silence and he came honestly about everything. He admitted that he was being bullied and it began when he stepped foot into the seventh-grade year. He disclosed that it only got worse when he became a part of the school’s soccer team and it had been the same ever since. “There were unnecessary pushes and kicks. He was told he was weird, he was fat, his freckles were weird, his eyebrows were weird,” Deirdre said. Did the bullying ever stop? And How did Liam’s parents handled this situation? What did the school do to help Liam? I know you are curious to know all the answers so read further and you’ll be surprised to know about the school’s actions and how Deidre and Liam tackled the whole situation.
Completely Broken
Deidre knew that her son needed a friend more than he needed a mother at the moment. Deidre did all she could to break the ice and acted as a friend with her son. She assured him that everything would be fine and she succeeded in winning Liam’s trust. Liam opened up to his mother and told her everything that had happened to him over the past few months. Liam revealed that he was absolutely devastated because of the bullying and there were students who tormented him on a regular basis. He couldn’t stand the abuse anymore, which was also the reason why he gave up soccer.
Truth Behind the Bruise
Deidre’s heart broke when she realized what her son had been through over the course of a year. Then she recalled the incident that happened with Liam only a week ago and the truth only grew worries. “He was putting his lock on his gym locker, and a boy came and pushed his face against the locker,” Deidre exclaimed in an interview. There were no security cameras in the gym area and no one else had witnessed the abuse.
Re-Admitted to the Hospital
Liam’s health was getting worse and he was re-admitted to the hospital on the very same day he confessed to being bullied. The doctors diagnosed him with an eating disorder and depression which was a result of bullying. The situation was getting out of hands and the school finally decided to intervene. The school authorities understood the need of the situation and immediately launched an investigation. Was this of any help to Liam? You might feel angry after knowing what happened next.
An Unfortunate Outcome
The investigation failed to lead to any conclusion and the school stated that Liam’s claims couldn’t be proven. Can you believe this absolute mockery? Liam’s mother was furious after hearing to this and she felt betrayed after what the school had to say. Deidre wanted justice for her son and she decided to take matters in her own hands. Read further to know what was Deidre up to and how a small move from her made a big difference.
Social Media
No one should underestimate the power of social media in the world we live in. It is as pervasive and is inevitably an intrinsic part of our lives. It is not just limited to sharing personal photos and those happening moments. We have witnessed so many social movements over the internet that made their presence felt and helped by giving a voice and a platform to the voices that went unheard in the real world. Deidre took to her Facebook and posted the details of the entire unfortunate ordeal her son had to go through and what happened next changed everything for the good.