A video of a nine-year-old Australian boy, Quaden Bayles, crying uncontrollably while saying he wanted to end his life because of bullying in his school, was livestreamed by his mother.
In the video, Quaden's mother, Yarraka, talked about how much grief Quaden had to go through everyday.
She talked about how she felt she was failing as a parent, and how the education system was failing her child.
Quaden can be heard saying "give me a knife now" and that he wanted to stab himself in the heart.
And that he wanted someone to kill him.
Yarraka stated that the anti-bullying material out there is extremely insufficient as well.
Here's the video.
Quaden's mother also took to Australian media to explain why just one person pointing out his difference can impact Quaden so much.
In it, he mentioned how he didn't like people looking at him.
Quaden's mother told NITV News that the trigger for the initial breakdown was how classmates had patted him on the head and made references to his height.
He had also attempted suicide at the age of six when his grandfather died.
His anti-bullying message has touched people all over the world, including Hugh Jackman, and other celebrities.
Here's Jackman standing up for his newfound friend.
Quaden - you’ve got a friend in me. #BeKind @LokelaniHiga https://t.co/8dr3j2z8Sy pic.twitter.com/jyqtZYC953
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) February 20, 2020
"Quaden, you're stronger than you know, and mo matter what, you have a friend in me."
Other celebrities have stepped up for Quaden as well.
I’m hoping my lovely followers in Australia will somehow bring this to the attention of my pal, #QuadenBayles. Hang in there, Quaden! You’ve got more friends than you know. I was bullied a lot as a kid. We’ve all been there. Go, Quaden! https://t.co/yZJs5Rd5F6
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) February 21, 2020
Just got off a FaceTime chat with young Quaden he is In really great spirits today, I also spoke with his mother Yarraka about offering young Quaden some one on one boxing sessions and she loves the idea. Looking forward to teaching this little champ some deadly punches. pic.twitter.com/BEmWCdsCYa
— Billy Dib (@BillyDib) February 21, 2020
An Australian comedian Brad Williams has even raised nearly US$200,000 in just over a day.
I’ve set up a GoFundMe to send brave Quaden and his mother to Disneyland. Let’s show a bullied kid that he is loved! https://t.co/vGLHQXzO0K
— Brad Williams (@funnybrad) February 20, 2020
And apparently Fiji Airways is chipping in as well.
I just heard from @FijiAirways. They let me know that they are DONATING plane tickets so Quaden and his Mom can get to Disneyland. Thank you @FijiAirways! I can’t stop crying. I promise I will make sure every penny goes to a good cause! https://t.co/vGLHQXzO0K
— Brad Williams (@funnybrad) February 21, 2020
Stay strong Quaden.
Support hotlines for those seeking help
If you or someone you know are in mental distress, here are some hotlines you can call to seek help, advice, or just have a listening ear:
Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444
Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
Institute of Mental Health’s Mobile Crisis Service: 6389-2222
Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800
Image from YouTube and Hugh Jackman Twitter
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