Bullycide is when someone commits suicide as a result of bullying. According to BullyingStatistics.com, "For every suicide among young people, there are at least 100 suicide attempts. Over 14 percent of high school students have considered suicide, and almost 7 percent have attempted it."
A 13 year old boy, pictured at left, was "bullied to death" by fellow classmates. He was made fun of for his small size and the way he dressed. He was also called gay, which I've noticed is a recurring theme in many of the bullying cases I've read about. The news story comes from Chron, Houston and Texas News. Read more about Parents Say Bullying Drove Their Son to Take His Life.
Ryan Halligan committed suicide in 2003 at age 13. His Dad now speaks at schools about his story. This is a very touching speech he gave about his son. I encourage you to watch it.
Video from YouTube
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