Remembering Megan Meier
Megan Meier’s birthday is fast approaching. On November 6, she could have been 16 years old, perhaps more beautiful than ever. But this young lady may only be 14 years old forever, since her life was cut short after committing suicide just because of a sickening joke on MySpace.
It all started when she decided to join in this popular social networking site. Soon after opening an account, she immediately made online friends with a boy. He’s name is Josh Evans, he was sweet, thoughtful, and funny. The two never met, but still they continue communicating with each other.
Megan was once diagnosed with depression, but with Josh, it seemed that her spirit was lifted again and she was really happy with her friendship with the young boy. Her fondness grew with her online friend. Families and friends noticed that she was again lively and vibrant, and it seemed that her life was much happier.
But one day, all things suddenly changed, Josh started to become cold and acrid, sending her messages such as, “I don’t want to be friends with you again because I’ve heard that you are not really good in treating some of your friends.” Messages like this stab the young girl’s heart, and in no time she was depressed again.
Josh’s attacks became more vicious, posting messages on the bulletin, saying bad things about Megan. The girl told her mother about what was happening, about the hurtful messages the boy was sending her, and the way she used vulgar words in response to Josh’s messages. Her mother reprimanded her daughter for using vulgarity and derogatory words as a reply for the boy’s hurtful letters.
After the argument, the girl went to her room and hang her herself.
After some few weeks, investigation had revealed that Josh was actually a pseudonym created by a mother of Megan’s friend with whom she had a falling out few months ago. When asked if she really intended to inflict emotional pain to the young girl, the mother just said that it was suppose to be a joke.
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