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Just a month ago, Autumn Bushman was a vibrant 10-year-old, described by her parents as fearless, loving, and full of energy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But on March 21, the Bushman family\u2019s world shattered when Autumn died by suicide at their home in Roanoke, Virginia \u2014 a heartbreaking end to what her parents say was relentless bullying that went unchecked.<\/strong><\/p>\n

How it took a heartbreaking turn<\/h2>\n

According to her grieving parents, Autumn\u2019s troubles began when she stood up for classmates who were being bullied at Mountain View Elementary School, where she was in the fourth grade.<\/p>\n

Instead of being celebrated for her courage, Autumn became the next target.<\/p>\n

The bullying reportedly began at the start of the school year last August, when Autumn entered the fourth grade.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe was one if somebody was getting bullied or picked on, she would stand up for them. And unfortunately that may have made her a target for more bullying,\u201d Autumn\u2019s mom, Summer Bushman told\u00a0WDBJ<\/a>.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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Just a month ago, Autumn Bushman was a vibrant 10-year-old, described by her parents as fearless, loving, and full of energy. But on March 21, the Bushman family\u2019s world shattered when Autumn died by suicide at their home in Roanoke, Virginia \u2014 a heartbreaking end to what her parents say was relentless bullying that went…<\/p>\n

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