Tom 437 Posted January 4, 2012 It's something that bothered me the entire day. I normally don't make Personal threads anymore (had to get out of bitch mode someday), but I...really have to post this to get this out of my head. Before I post this article, I want to give a few details about this. The girl you will read about is named Amanda Cummings. She is actually my sisters' cousins. This is why I came to learn about this today, otherwise I wouldn't have been caring for it. She isn't related to me at all, and I MIGHT of met her, but that must of been many, many years ago, as like toddlers. My sisters come from another branch of family, so that's why. What you will read is really, REALLY depressing. So if you get all gooey inside, then this might not be recommended for you. So here's the article. If you live in the New Jersey and definitely New York area, you probably heard this: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/staten-island-teen-kills-jumping-front-bus-family-cites-bullies-article-1.1000243 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/04/nyregion/accusations-of-bullying-after-death-of-staten-island-teen.html Posted two since some details are being left out in both of them. First link has a second page, so make sure to read that (trust me, you'll see what I mean). Yes, it's typically one of those kids that just can't take life anymore and bam, they're gone forever. But this....it's different. Everytime I read these articles, I just put my hand over my chin and say...why? She got so overwhelmed with all this bullying that she had to walk into a bus. No pills. No guns. No hanging. She just walked right in front of a bus and took it. A lot of pain if you ask me. But that's not important. Rather, a bad time to do this. Only two days after Christmas and she becomes a vegetable. She only got to experience two days of 2012 without knowing it. She actually landed on the news at 6, Eastern Time. It's pretty scary seeing her FaceBook on TV as I'm already on it with my computer. And here's a kicker too. They actually reveal that her boyfriend was using her (I didn't catch what they said it was exactly for, but I assume for personal gains), and her suicide note was about their break up...it's a little umcomfortable to hear that. The one thing that really bothered me was her hair. I know, it's weird, but she definitely took a different look. She originally had blonde hair if you notice in the photos. She took on a black hair style, along with a pierced lip. Most of the bullying happened because of her appearance. No shocker there, but I just want to know why the sudden change. I feel like it tied into all this... I just....don't feel right about this. This whole thing really depressed me out today, and I can't seem to get it out of my head. I didn't even know this girl existed and she really hit me in the heart. It's like losing a family member when I see this. I may not be related to her, but I guess we are technically family. I figured I posted this to see what you guys think and perhaps cheer me up. It's definitely something you don't want to start off the new year, but sadly it happened. On her FB, she does have a timeline where lots of sorrow comments have been made. There's a lot of tension when you go on that page. I will not be posting a link to the page, mainly because 1) I don't need you guys stalking, 2) She's got enough support, 3) Her family isn't really happy with all the comments, since it's just reminding them of her death, and 4)...It's uneeded. I'm not asking for you to care or cheer me up or whatever, but it's something to look at and show you how why some of you kids need to speak up or stand your ground. You don't want to end up like poor Amanda right here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewNobody 10 Posted January 4, 2012 i.. i don't know what to say, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kinode 3,056 Posted January 4, 2012 This was just awfully sad to read. I think I was about to cry. And trust me that doesn't happen often. Honestly, there's not anything I can really say. Her hair... I think it said it was becuse of Katy Perry in the article. What about the bullies? Don't they get anything for this? It should be considered MURDER. She really does look beautiful. I don't see why she would be bullied for her appearance. Those people are just... Disgusting. Boyfriend using her? leading her to suicide? Prick. Must have done something awful besides breaking up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Everbee 1,365 Posted January 4, 2012 Wow..Just...Wow... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number XV 490 Posted January 6, 2012 .....I seriously am speechless. And I never am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites