MOTHERHOOD

Bullying: I’m Naming Names – Part 2

My son was bullied at Oak Hill Academy After reading about Rebecca Sedwick, a 12 year-old who killed herself after she was tormented by bullying, I was moved to tell two stories. Yesterday, I told you mine. Fast forward one generation. Today, I will tell you my son’s. Oak Hill Academy in Lincroft, New Jersey […]...

October 22, 2013 1:47AM      FACEBOOK   /   TWEET   /   EMAIL

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MOTHERHOOD

Bullying: I’m Naming Names — Part 1

Late Saturday, we buried our pet gerbil, with tears and sweet stories. My boys had taken very good care of him. I was moved by their compassion and deep sadness. Yesterday, I woke up and read the lead story on CNN.com. Yet another young bullied person committed suicide. The juxtaposition of these two events was […]...

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