It is heartbreaking. It is horrible. You wonder how humans can treat their own kind in this cruel fashion.
I urge you to watch the first two minutes otherwise you won't understand this girls story in full traumatic detail. (it's not the best quality video, but the audio is what's important).
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It's inspiring to see young people trying to make a positive difference in society, but it's even more inspiring to see a young girl rise above adversity to inspire others that may be in her same situation to show them that they're not alone and they can overcome the obstacles in their paths.
Let's work together to end bullying once and for all and as Gandhi says, be the change we wish to see in the world.
She really IS amazing. It is baffling to me that kids could be so mean. I mean I see kids be rotten now and then, but I don't think I've ever seen it done to someone with physical disabilities. I think I'm glad for where I live.
ReplyDeleteI know, terrible, right. Bad enough she had a bum leg, but to find out she's blind as well. The girls that did that to her were horrible horrible people and I hope they feel some sort of regret.
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