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The Bully Chain : Episode 35 : Emily Is Smiling Again

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The mother of a Gauteng teenage girl who tried to take her own life after being bullied has told Hot1027 news she’s doing MUCH better now.

Last week , we brought you the story of Emily , the 15 year old girl who took a copious amount of pills after being taunted at her school and online..

Medical staff spent hours stabilising her and after 4 days in hospital she was cleared to go home.

Hot 1027’s Tara Penny has more …
25 Nov 2022 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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