Girl, 12, ‘told it’s your word against his’ before she took her own life

Southport: This is such a tragic story about a young girl named Semina Halliwell. She was just 12 when she died after taking an overdose. Her mom, Rachel, shared how Semina was really struggling after being bullied and allegedly raped by an older boy.

The inquest revealed that Semina had been feeling overwhelmed and told her mom she had “had enough” right before she walked out of a police interview. It’s heartbreaking to think about what she went through. Rachel described how Semina changed from a happy girl to someone who was withdrawn and self-harming.

Rachel mentioned that Semina had confided in her about the abuse, saying it left her feeling destroyed. It’s so sad to hear how much pain she was in. The bullying and harassment she faced after the incident only made things worse.

Rachel reached out for help, but it seems like there wasn’t enough support for Semina. She felt like the police didn’t believe her, which led her to withdraw her complaint. It’s just so unfair that a young girl had to go through all of this.

After a series of events, including more harassment, Semina took her life on June 12, 2021. Rachel is now speaking out, hoping to raise awareness about the need for better support for kids facing such terrible situations. It’s a tough reminder of how important it is to listen and provide help to those in need.