The Bully Chain : Episode 24 : My Daughter Tried To Kill Herself

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A 15 year old girl whose been bullied both at school and online is now recovering at her Gauteng home after attempting suicide.

The girl took a copious amount of pills on Saturday afternoon.

Her family found her and rushed her to hospital where it took hours to stabilise her.

Her distraught mother has shared the painful story with Hot1027 news to try and help other parents, especially during November , as we focus on bullying , it’s devastating impact and what we can do about it.

Hot1027’s Tara Penny has more…

16 Nov 2022 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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