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Live Like Aubreigh: A Mother's Mission After Tragedy

Oct 13, 2025
Heather Wyatt, founder of the Aubrey Wyatt Foundation, channels her grief after losing her daughter Aubreigh to suicide into a mission for teen mental health. In this heartfelt discussion, she highlights the signs of bullying and anxiety parents often overlook. Heather shares how social media amplifies harassment, the struggles of advocating for support at schools, and the complexities of mental health treatment. Her #LLAW movement inspires hope and healing, urging families to seek help and prioritize open conversations about emotional wellbeing.
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ADVICE

Monitor Social Media And Nighttime Activity

  • Limit unmonitored social-media exposure and check for videos or group attacks when bullying is suspected.
  • Recognize that online bullying amplifies harm because it follows kids everywhere, not just at school.
ANECDOTE

Draft Videos Showed Distress Before Death

  • Aubrey posted drafts showing distress hours before her death, including a crying video and the word "no."
  • Her family found this evidence while reviewing her phone after she died.
ADVICE

Immerse Family In Therapy After Loss

  • Engage in therapy immediately after a loss and involve children in treatment to navigate grief and trauma.
  • Expect legal and institutional battles and seek professional help to avoid handling everything alone.
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