Heartbreaking: Jamey Rodemeyer, Bullied to Death

I also know that bullying is something that happens naturally in the wild, that it happens so that hierarchies can be established, but we’re not animals. We’re human beings. Wild animals don’t go to school and don’t hang themselves for not being the alpha-member of a pack. We should know better than that.

I have read about kids as young as 11-years-old who have taken their own life because of bullying. HOW does someone become so fed up with life at such a young age?

The signs are always there. We just never really take them into consideration the way we should. We call people attention-whores, we call it a phase, we call it ‘normal’.

It shouldn’t BE considered normal. These are all bright, beautiful, loving kids! It almost seems like a rule of thumb that the nice ones are always the ones to go.

Bullying is a serious matter. If you have children, friends, classmates who show signs or complain about being bullied, please take it seriously and find the time to talk to them. It’s common that at first they won’t open up, but you know your child, your friend, your classmate; show patience and understanding and eventually, they’ll confess.

If you have suicidal thoughts, please don’t act on it. I know it sounds really old-school, but life really is worth living. I’ve been through it, I’ve been bullied in school, and suicidal and all that, but had I acted on it, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I wouldn’t be writing this article right now, you wouldn’t be reading it. There are tons of online resources where you can find answers and get help. I’m not going to post links to them, as I am not sure exactly how legal that is. But google The Trevor Project, or It Gets Better Project. You can look them up on YouTube, listen to other people’s stories and maybe feel better afterwards. If you live in the US, there are hotlines available where you can call and there’s always someone around-the-clock who’s willing to listen to you.

Everybody has issues, it’s no secret and nobody can deny it. If you feel like you have nobody to talk to, talk to ME. I may not be an awesome talker and I don’t have a degree in anything, but I’m a good listener, I promise. No matter how old this article will be when you read it, you can always get in touch with me. And I’m not even kidding. 

Don’t under-estimate someone’s intentions when it comes to their death. One can only die once, and it’s irreversible.

Jamey was a nice kid. SO many people loved him, yet it only took a few to hate him for his glass to spill. He will never be forgotten. The monster family lost a member, too.

My heart goes out to Jamey’s family and friends during these tragic times. And to everybody who suffered the loss of someone dear to them because of bullying.

Be nice to one another & love yourself.

Paws up forever, little monster Jamey.

“When you’re lonely, I’ll be lonely too” — Lady Gaga