Sexual assault survivor and advocate Daisy Coleman has passed away from suicide, according toE!
Her mom Melinda shared the heart-wrenching news on Facebook.
“My daughter Catherine Daisy Coleman committed suicide tonight.”
The heartbroken mom went on to say, “She was my best friend and amazing daughter.
I think she had to [make] it seem like I could live without her.
I wish I could have taken the pain from her!
She never recovered from what those boys did to her and it’s just not fair.
My baby girl is gone.”
According toPeople, the details of Coleman’s 2012 assault are disturbing.
At that time, Coleman was able to find solace in advocating for others.
She told the outlet she hoped to educate people about sexual assault.
She was our sister in this work and much of the driving force behind it."
The statement went on to read, “We are shattered and shocked by her passing from suicide.
She fought longer and harder than we will ever know.”
