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What we have learned about Amanda and the stories about what happened to her in the short years of her life.

Amanda wanted her voice heard

She would have wanted everyone to know how much she hurt emotionally and how the same thing also hurt thousands of other children and youth each day.  Amanda couldn’t stop what was happening to her and  it was her dream to make it right for others.  She thought it would help to tell her story for others to hear.

Anyone can be that voice by taking just a few minutes to learn more about bullying, cyberabuse, online safety and mental health 

It is critical to be able to recognize the signs of someone in need of support and to be there to listen and talk with him/her.  Sometimes just listening is all is needed. 

Amanda's Original You Tube Video

Through her 8 minute You Tube video, Amanda has allowed others from all over the world to hear and watch her story online.  Her video has sparked discussions all over the world on topics related to bullying and cyberbullying, online exploitation, sextortion, internet safety and the issues surrounding mental health and wellness.  This will hopefully break through the barriers of silence and create more scenarios of support and hope. 

My story: Struggling, bullying, suicide, self harm:
https://youtu.be/vOHXGNx-E7E 

Amanda's video with self harm image taken out - ​https://youtu.be/M5kVwW92bqQ 
“I'm struggling to stay in this world, because everything just touches me so deeply. I'm not doing this for attention. I'm doing this to be an inspiration and to show that I can be strong. I did things to myself to make pain go away, because I'd rather hurt myself then someone else. Haters are haters but please don't hate, although I’m sure I'll get them. I hope I can show you guys that everyone has a story, and everyone's future will be bright one day, you just gotta pull through. I'm still here aren't I ?”                   
​                                                         ~ Amanda xoxo  Sept 7, 2012

Words for sharing ....

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"This legacy  has been created in memory of my daughter and have surrounded her and the world with SNOWFLAKES. The overall goal is that when others see SNOWFLAKES, they can see how beautiful they are and how a simple snowflake can relate to people."  ~ ​Carol Todd  
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​" As you go forward in the days and months ahead consider carefully what and how much can be done.  Amanda’s legacy should be one that teaches awareness and that our society will only succeed via tolerance, compassion, community, and forgiveness. It takes a village to raise a child.  We are ALL that village. "

"As a caring human on our earth, when you see snowflakes fall from the sky, think of Amanda (aka Princess Snowflake) and all the others in the world that need us."