A vibrant eighth-grader, Aubreigh was known for her love of gymnastics, four-wheeling, and making TikToks. Despite her bubbly personality and close-knit group of friends, she faced relentless bullying both in person and online, primarily from a small group of peers.
Her mother, Heather Wyatt, a teacher and devoted parent, had sought help for her daughter, placing her on a waitlist for therapy. Tragically, the support came too late.
Her posts garnered widespread attention, leading to both support and controversy. While Heather never publicly named the individuals she believed were responsible, some families filed a defamation lawsuit against her, claiming their daughters were falsely accused. The lawsuit was eventually dropped, and Heather’s social media ban was lifted, allowing her to continue her advocacy.
It underscores the urgent need for communities to address bullying proactively and to provide adequate mental health support for young people.
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On August 27, 2025, tragedy struck Minneapolis when a shooter opened fire during a school Mass at the Church of the Annunciation. Two children were killed, 18 others were injured, and countless lives were shattered. This was the 44th school shooting in the U.S. in 2025—a devastating reminder that our children are growing up in a world where violence echoes through classrooms, churches, and communities.
On June 4, 2024, 15-year-old Brandon Hatchell, a freshman at Darlington High School in South Carolina, was found dead in his home. His death has been ruled a suicide, and his family is now taking legal action against the Darlington County School District, alleging that ongoing bullying and negligence by school officials contributed directly to his death. The lawsuit claims that repeated reports of harassment were ignored, leaving Brandon feeling hopeless and unprotected.
The tragic loss of Mikayla Raines — a beloved YouTuber and fox rescue advocate — shines a painful light on the devastating impact of online bullying. Her story is not an isolated one. It is an urgent wake-up call to take bullying prevention seriously and protect vulnerable individuals in digital spaces.