I am reaching out for my friend Heather, who is grieving the loss of her beautiful 14-year-old daughter.

Rylee was an amazing, intelligent, beautiful girl who was a straight shooter and was beginning to set goals in life and had big dreams for her future. Rylee loved animals and everyone around her. She would support a local dog rescue group by helping with foster dogs and fundraising. Over the last four years, Rylee had also found the love of horses and had a dream of becoming a barrel racer. She had a level head on her shoulders when it came to knowing barrel racing wouldn’t pay the bills. She wanted to become a radiology technician to help support herself. Big goals and dreams all crushed by BULLYING!

This poor girl was BULLIED to the point that the pain was too hard to bear. Rylee took her own life on Wednesday to end that pain. No child should ever have to bear that much pain!

Heather and her family want Rylee’s story to be heard so that no other family has to suffer the pain of losing a child due to bullying. They have a long road ahead to navigate, and any support would be very much appreciated.