You never know when something terrible will happen on the internet. Unfortunately, it seems to occur all too often.
Sadly, social media has become a breeding ground for unpleasant behavior, with accounts dedicated to causing trouble for anyone different from them.
Children, like 9-year-old Sophia, are not immune to online abuse. Bullying on social media transcends age, gender, and status, fueled by the anonymity it offers to perpetrators seeking self-gratification at the expense of others.
Sophia became a victim of this cruelty when people used her image in an ad promoting abortion.
Her mother, Natalie Weaver, took a stand against these attackers to protect her daughter.
Her efforts eventually yielded a remarkable outcome…
Sophia was born with facial and limb deformities, diagnosed with Rett syndrome affecting her speech and motor skills.
Her family provides round-the-clock care for her due to these challenges.
Despite the hardships, Sophia and her family find strength in each other.
Her siblings, who adore her, contribute significantly to her life.
Natalie revealed, “She’s had 22 surgeries, has a feeding tube, colostomy bag, seizures, and choking from both deformities and Rett syndrome.”
Positive changes began taking place not long ago.
Two years ago, a local healthcare policy shift prompted Natalie to speak openly about her daughter’s condition and the family’s challenges, leading to backlash from internet trolls.
Natalie shared, “People will seek you out to hurt you… say they should kill my child… I hear people say they should put her out of her misery.”
