How a Community’s Efforts Changed This Bullied Teen’s Life

Lessons About Community

Shannon was always a great student with a promising future, she never let her bullies hold her down. It is so unfortunate that so many young people take their own lives over bullying, and not having a social safety net as Shannon had. This event should be an example of how to show people you love them…

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