It's Still Happening....

Well folks, I'm not pleased to present another heartbreaking story of gay teen suicide. But I want to keep this issue in the forefront of people's minds, so here it is.  I've written about this before. I've said all I know to say.

It's heartbreaking.

What's worse is that the article references several other recent suicides due to bullying at school or even at home. Is this ever going to stop?  How can we protect our kids?

Four words:  What will it take?

Philip Parker. He was 14 when he died. (Photo from metroweekly.com)

If You Think That's Bad....

In follow-up to this morning's post about the harassment endured by Jamey Rodemeyer and the horrific nature of bullying these days, I thought you might be interested in this article.

As if the bullying Jamey suffered during his life wasn't bad enough, the bullies apparently show no remorse whatsoever and, in fact, loudly proclaimed their joy over his death at a school dance.

What is wrong with people???

I know, there's no answer to this age-old question.....or perhaps there are too many answers.  But in case you wondered what consequences might befall these horrible excuses for human beings, apparently, the answer is none, yet, and they continue to revel in the misery they have caused.

The only thing consoling me at this point is my belief in karma.

Where's the Accountability?!

I'm so upset today, I hardly know where to begin.  Read this article, and you'll know why.

What's especially sad is that this isn't the first, second, or even tenth such article I've read.  What I want to know is this:

How many kids will we have to lose to the bullying epidemic before progress is made?  Before kids stop seeing suicide as the best way to escape the torment?  What will it take?

Where is the accountability?

Jamey Rodemeyer