Lilly-Jo Caldcott is described as a ray of sunshine by her family and friends.
Like any typical 10-year-old, she enjoys playing with friends, exploring nature, and being with her family.
However, when Lilly-Jo began refusing to attend events with other children and stopped eating, her mother sensed something was seriously amiss.
What followed was a nightmare beyond their imagination.
A few weeks after starting at a school in Worcester, England, Lilly-Jo expressed not wanting to go back due to problems with another girl at school.
The bullying, which was both physical and psychological, escalated to the point where Lilly-Jo refused to go to school altogether.
A Persistent Issue
Her mother struggled to get her to school as the child became stressed, lost her appetite, and fell ill.
Despite her mother’s efforts to address the issue with the school’s management over 12 weeks, no action was taken to resolve the problem, as reported by Worcester News.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 The little girl’s mother drove her daughter to the hospital after she refused to eat and…
Posted by Le Harcélement on Wednesday, November 14, 2018
In a letter to the school management, Lilly-Jo’s mother detailed the torment her daughter endured at school.
“They pulled her hair, pushed and hit her, slammed a cupboard against her head, and even broke her foot. The list goes on,” she wrote.
A Narrow Escape
Following a suicide attempt involving an overdose, Lilly was rushed to a doctor who recommended monitoring at a specialized unit. Fortunately, she showed signs of recovery after a night in the hospital.
“My daughter spent her birthday in the hospital undergoing psychological evaluation,” her mother shared.
The doctor cautioned Jess, Lilly’s mother, that had they waited two more weeks, Lilly may not have survived. Determined not to lose her child, Jess bravely took Lilly back to school.
Jess reached out to the bully’s parents, who responded dismissively, even laughing off the situation as a joke.
Despite the principal’s assurance of addressing bullying seriously, the emotional toll on victims like Lilly-Jo can be severe, with some tragically resorting to suicide.
Parents should never have to face the unthinkable pain of losing a child to bullying-induced suicide. Sharing Lilly’s story is vital in spotlighting this issue and preventing such tragedies.
If Lilly’s story resonates with you, help raise awareness by sharing this article to stand against bullying.
