If you had the opportunity to watch Extreme Makeover: Home Edition last night, than you were touched just like I was by the story of a 11 year old boy named Carl Walker who took his own life because he was being bullied at school. I couldn’t hold back the tears as his mother Sirdeaner Walker talked about her gifted & loving child and the moments that lead up to his death.
I remember years ago when I was bullied by kids in my neighborhood and at school. I got so tired one day that I took a knife with me to the bus stop so I wouldn’t have to be in fear of one of my bullies anymore. On that particular day he approached me before I made it to my bus and I pulled the knife on him. I knew it was either him or me…I was just feed up. I didn’t think about my future or my family, I was only 12 years old. But thank God, he saw the fire in my eyes and the point of that knife and took off running. After that day he never messed with again, but it shouldn’t have had to go that far.
“Sirdeaner Walker, whose 11-year-old son died by suicide after experiencing bullying in school, has dedicated her life to ending bullying of all kinds, including bullying based on race, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or anything else that makes people different”.
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My nephew was being bullied several years ago. Three boys repeatedly over time were physically abusive to him the school did not do anything about it when his mother went to them. One day these boys hit him in the stomache several times, he started coughing up blood in class & his mother was called. She took him to the hospital & CPS got involved because they thought she was abusing him. The truth came out they suspended the 3 boys from school and my nephew. My sister went to the school yelling at them my brother-in-law called me to calm her down. I went to the school and told them calmly what we were going to do, and than I grabbed my sister & pulled her from the room. I told her after telling them your point of view don’t bother listening to their excuses only solutions . So we went to the school board , & media was involved tell a policy was passed.
My 2 daughters & myself were bullied, so I/we understand how DEEPLY this hurts & I/we stand with you with the DEEPEST LUVingKINDness ever desired… Hugs & loves
~”Brightest Blessings Always”~
~”Love, Peace, Hope, Laugh, Give, Live & Let Live”~
My son was and still @ the age of 18 gets bullied but he still moves forward with a heavy heart that people can be so cruel to one another. I’m always worrying for him and others that get bullied. God bless our children and keep them close to your loving heart.
My son, daughter and I were all bullied and when we see other people tell their stories who are physically beautiful, and have money and personality and talent, it brings home the message its not about the victim. It’s not something wrong with us, it’s them! I and my children have great compassion for hurting people and people who are vicimized because of our experiences being treated so horribly ourselves. I’ m so sorry about your son
I am so sorry about your lost walker family it hearts being bully because i was bully for 5years intill i told it find to be who you are but we can stand togther against bullying as long as we belive sooooo so sorry about your son i hope you have a great hoilday.
I have seen many extreme home make overs but this one had me crying through out the whole show. I am so sorry for the loss that the Walker family had to endure. I am glad that Ty and Crew was able to help your family to start the healing process and bring some joy into your life. I hope you all have a great Holiday and wonderful New Year. I too will take the stand against bullying.
Dawn
I just wanted to start off by saying, Walker family I’m very sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you. I’m sending you my thoughts and prayers. I was a victom of bullying. It started when I was in kindergarden and continued until I graduated. High school was the worst, it started with 2 girls that started it all and then they got their friends involved. They would beat me up and beat me down. I did go for help but no one would listen, I was being ignored so I took things in to my own hands. I tried to do what ever I could just so I wouldn’t have to go to school. I made myself sick with a eatting disorder that I delt with for 4 in a half yrs. When that didn’t get me out of school I had thoughts of suicide because I didn’t want to hurt or feel pain anymore. I didn’t want to feel the stress that the bullies put me threw. I wrote a letter to a friend of mine about comitting suicide and some how the teacher got a hold of it and I had to leave school early. I thank God for my teacher because if it wasn’t for my teacher I would not be here today. I went to talk with a councelor but I never really said much because I knew there wasn’t much she could do. I didn’t want to talk to anyone about it because I was afraid of being ignored again. So until I graduated, I put up with the bullying. I would go home with the evidence on my face but still nothing was done about it. No one should ever have to put up with bullying, never. I just wonna share advice to all parents and kids. Parents, teachers please listen to your kids and students, don’t just listen to their voice really listen to what they are saying. It is your job to keep your kids and students safe and that means protecting them from bullies. All of you who know someone who is being bullied or is being bullied them selfs, please don’t be afraid to tell someone. Bullies may have taken a lot from you but the one thing that they will never take is your voice. Be strong and stand up to bullies by telling an adult. The walker family I will always be here for you, sending you big hugs. God bless you. Stop bullies Stop hate, give only love NoH8.
hi im 11 and i no how it fells to be bullied almost every day i am bullied by name calling
Hello Skyla,
I’m so sorry to hear that you are being bullied. I hope that you have someone in your family or a teacher who you can talk to about what’s going on in your life. I was only 9 years old when kids stated bullying and talking about me, so I know how you feel. I pray that God will keep you safe and that He will cause those children to just leave you alone. Be blessed and just know that regardless of what they say or do, it won’t stop you from becoming the incredible person you were destined to be!
I’m sorry to hear that skyla I’m Samantha Smyth I’m 12 and I’m being bullied too hope it gets better god bless x
hi i am from quebec canada, and i watched and heard your story on tv . i just want to say it really touched me, because i was bullied a lot from grade six to secondary four. i hurt a lot and cryed myself to sleep every night. i tryed to help meny people that are being bullied. i now have a five year old daughter and i am trying to explain to her that it is not nice to call people names and that if anyone ever called her a name and makes her fell bad she needs to talk to someone older or to her mommy and daddy…
I just found your sight. I can not believe how EVERYONE is getting SO involved with the fight against Bullying. It truly is AMAZING. I wrote a short book a couple of years ago, it is about my life of being Bullied at School and being abused at home. My life was full of Physical and emotional turmoil. I kept the book short so Teens would not be scared of the aspect of reading a long boring book. My book can be read in 2 hours and I feel it really could help a LOT of young adults by making them think a little. I did NOT do it for the money, as I have only sold a few and I would give them out FREE if I could afford to buy a bulk, just to get them out to the School Libraries. It is available on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble and Publish America. But I have not been able to get the word out about it and I am hoping someone may be able to head me in the right direction. The name of it is “The Ejected Child”. I would appreciate ANY help you may be able to give. Sincerely Sally Wallace A.K.A. Jo Lynn Richards
Hy my name is Jorge from Lisbon, Portugal it’s just a small coutry across the ocean but full of people with a BIG HEART and i’ve seen your story and you know what?
Count me in let’s end with that nasty word that i refuse to speak and let’s not only in America but around the world ,my feelings are with you family Walker and don’t forget you are alone and please don’t you DARE to give up of being HAPPY Sincerely Jorge Fusco and family
I just watched a program in Denmark on extreme makeover project and the journey that your family has been through.
I thought I would write to your website, and tell that in also have friends in Denmark / Europe.
I am a qualified teacher and works with bullying in my daily life.
The more families and people that can help to spread the message that bullying is not acceptable, the better it is.
I believe that together we can develop a better society both nationally but also internationally by speaking with ONE voice in any language that bullying will not be tolerated.
Continue your message of a bully-free environment so that our children can have a safe life where they should not be afraid of other people.
Regards
Kim Jensen
hej ja równie? by?em zastraszany w szkole podstawowej a potem w gimnazjum nikt nigdy nic z tym nie robi? nie wiem mo?e moje samozaparcie i upór pomog?y mi przetrwa? gdy poszed?em do szko?y ?redniej by?o inaczej nowe ?rodowisko nowe osoby ale w mojej miejscowo?ci dalej by?o tak samo dzi? mam prawie 22 lata i nauczy?em si? jak sobie z tym radzi? pozna?em swoje warto?ci i wiem jakim jestem cz?owiekiem a to co mówi? inni w moj? stron? to ju? mnie nie dotyka tak mocno nauczy?em si? z tym ?y? ale najwa?niejsze to si? nie poddawa?
jestem z Wami
I’m from Poland and when I was bulled when I was in primary school. Lots of times I want killed myself… It was scared.
Obl?da?em z rodzin? w tv histori? Waszych do?wiadcze?.
Wspó?czujemy.
Nasz syn tak?e mia? podobne problemy z prze?ladowaniem go i braku akceptacji w ?rodowisku szkolnym.
Dobr? spraw? jest prewencja o jakiej jest mowa w tym odcinku DOMU nie do poznania.
Jeste?my jednomy?lni w tej sprawie.
Zosta?cie w centrum Bo?ej mi?o?ci.
Niech On Wam obficie b?ogos?awi.
Stanis?aw z rodzin?
hey I’m from Poland and when i was in primary school i was bullied. i want to killed myself … it was scared
I love you Walker Family! I saw you at extreme home makeover and my tears just ran.
Sorry, I live in Sweden and can’t write in english so well… but i hope you understand!
Keep going!
Peace and love
A 17 year old girl in sweden!
Hello!
My name is Maria and I come from Sweden.
I have looked at the program on television extreme makeover. They helped you with your finding houses.
I been very touched by your story about Carl. When I was a kid where I’m bullied, of my classmates. So I know how it feels. I Send with all my heart a big hug to you all. All the best in the alloy fine house. Hug Maria
I’m 12 and live in Sudbury in England and I watched extreme makeover and it touched me heart I have been bullied a lot at school but I k ow one day they will have the guilt of bullying me and I shouldn’t let that affect school and my life so thank you and god bless
we will always remember you xxx
rest in peace Carl Walker ?????
god bless you the walkers family hope your life Is much happier now than before that tragic day REST IN PEACE Carl Walker xxxxx
I recently watched the show.. My deepest sympathies and thoughts go to the family. My son is constantly the subject of bullying due to the fact he has Aspergers Syndrome. I really do wish we had the education in the UK that there seems to be in the USA. You guys give strength and hope to all of us. Thank you for sharing your story. Much love
I just saw Extreme Makeover today, and I must say, the story touched me deeply inside. When I saw that, I couldn’t stop crying. I’m almost 21 years old, and i was bullied for 16 years, it stopped when I was 19 years. These 16 years of my life was a hell, and I was so close to take my life. I talked to the most amazing person i my life, my dad, and he helped me through it. I’m okay today, but I’m scared to talk with other people, that I don’t know. I live in Denmark, so my english is not so good, but I hope you understand it.
Best regards
Annika Jørgensen.