… Only a few people knew about the rape and only the school was told about her suicide attempts. Now I know how important it is to talk fully about what’s going on –it’s the only way that a person can really get the help they need.”
“I share my experiences in schools, churches, etc. and open conversations about suicide, mental illness, and sexual assault,” Elizabeth explains. “And also talk about bullying, domestic violence and other issues facing youth.”
Elizabeth is also working on the legislative front to get a bill passed that would create harsher sentences for any individuals whose actions or attacks tangentially cause their victims to commit suicide.