Explore the cases that inspired the Echo Movement—stories of bullying, abuse, and community betrayal that demand to be heard. Each post in this archive shines a light on the voices too often ignored.
Daisy Coleman became a national advocate after surviving a high school sexual assault—but her private pain ran deeper. This article explores the hidden trauma of sibling bullying and the silence that followed her to the end.
John Barnett spent decades building planes and doing the right thing. When he blew the whistle on Boeing’s safety failures, the company retaliated with isolation, harassment, and psychological warfare. In 2024, he died by suicide. His story isn’t just about corporate retaliation—it’s about workplace bullying that kills. And we refuse to stay silent.
Kenneth Suttner was only 17 when workplace bullying pushed him to take his own life. Abused by his manager at a Missouri Dairy Queen and ignored by the systems meant to protect him, Kenneth’s story isn’t just a tragedy—it’s a warning. We need to face the truth: toxic work environments don’t just hurt. They kill. And young workers deserve better.
In January 2024, the academic world was shaken by the heartbreaking suicide of Dr. Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey, the Vice President of Student Affairs at Lincoln University in Missouri. Her death wasn’t just a personal tragedy—it became a stark reflection of a pervasive and often unspoken issue: workplace bullying in higher education.
Kevin Morrissey, managing editor at the Virginia Quarterly Review, died by suicide in 2010 after reportedly experiencing workplace bullying from his superior. Despite multiple complaints to university officials, little action was taken. His death led to staff resignations and a broader discussion about workplace harassment in academic settings.
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