As all of our supporters know, Daisy has fought for many years to both heal from her assault and prevent future sexual violence among teens. She was our sister in this work and much of the driving force behind it. We were not just a non-profit team, but a family.
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We are shattered and shocked by her passing from suicide. She had been in EMDR therapy for 2 years, working on her triggers and healing from the many traumas in her life. She had many coping demons and had been facing and overcoming them all,
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but as many of you know, healing is not a straight path or any easy one. She fought longer and harder than we will ever know. But we want to be mindful of all the young survivors who looked up to her. Please know that above ALL ELSE, she did this work for you.
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She loved talking to young people about changing the culture and taking care of one another.Much of her healing came from each of you. She was so proud of the work we’ve done and loved seeing so many fierce young activists push for change in their schools and among their friends.
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She would want young survivors to know they are heard, they matter, they are loved, and there are places for them to get the help they need. And she would want everyone else - peer allies, educators, parents, legislators, religious leaders -
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to come together to help stop sexual violence and help save teen lives. As advocates we know survivors of sexual assault are 10 times more likely to attempt suicide than those who haven’t experienced sexual assault,
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and that is why we will keep dedicating ourselves to this work in her legacy. There’s no question that is what she would want.
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This is devastating. I am so, so incredibly sorry.
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Sorry for Daisy’s passing.
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So very sorry to hear this. May her advocacy work continue to help others.
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