Parents kick out 14-year-old girl for being bisexual. Girl shoots herself in the head.
Normally I’m not one to point a finger and blame somebody for a suicide, but I can’t help but feel the parents could have prevented this.
Taylor Jo Doherty, 14, was ridiculed by her classmates for being bisexual.
When she confided in her mother and father about her bisexuality, they disowned her and kicked her out.
Taylor left class, went to get a gun and shot herself.
One of the roles of being a parent is to be there when things get rough for your kids. Not to kick them out on the street.
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October 16th, 2007 at 8:22 pm
I just find it so sad that a young girl with her entire life ahead of her decided to do something like that. I am sorry for the family, as I imagine they must feel tremendous guilt.
November 11th, 2007 at 6:03 pm
I am a close friend of Taylors Father I also know her Mother. Taylors Mom and Dad loved Taylor So much.Neither one of them would have ever kicked her out.They were doing everything they could to help Taylor get better.She had a mental illness they were aware of a long time ago.They were wonderful parents to Taylor and for people to blame them when they dont even know anything about what really happened is really pitiful. I cant believe what I read on here,It couldnt be further from the truth.Taylor would be upset to here people blaming her parents,because she loved them as much as they loved her. RIP Taylor We Miss You.
November 15th, 2007 at 7:07 am
If parents cannot understand their children, who can? So terrible! I belive their parents are very regretful after that.
I’ll post this on http://www.biloves.com
December 5th, 2007 at 10:42 am
You guys are rediculous! Taylor was one of my good friends. Her parents loved her very very much. They would never be the cause of her death. She was very depressed. & you guys going at each others throats about her is not letting her rest in peace. She doesn’t want to listen to everyone fighting. So just stop. All of her friends including me LOVED her very very very much. So don’t be talking about her friends when none of you know her friends. Thank you. bye.
RIP Tay.
November 13th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
I don’t think you know the entire story. Her parents didn’t support her decision, but they didn’t kick her out! After they said they didn’t like the idea of her being bisexual, she LEFT! You need to do a bit more research next time.
R.I.P Taylor
November 13th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
an yes, my name is taylor too. what of it?
November 17th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 My friend, are you saved?
November 30th, 2008 at 12:41 am
thats a lie her parents didnt kick her out c this for the REAL STORY
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/lifestyle/stories.nsf/parenting/story/FFFF973A3F30FC06862574800074D8A2?OpenDocument
January 12th, 2009 at 4:02 am
Her parents did not kick her out… Make sure you have all the facts before you say horrible things about people. You can google her name and find the real story. She suffered from depression and was sexualy abused and it had depressed her. Have a heart. These parents are suffering already.
January 12th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Ok I had read a post earlier that said that her parents should have noticed how she was acting. From other places that I have read it seems like she was very well coving her tracks and that her parents did try to help her. My second fiance killed himself the day he asked me to marry him. No one and I mean NO ONE saw a difference in the way he was acting. He went to dinner with his family as usual that night after seeing me at 10 that morning. Then at 9:30 that night he went to his home that was juat a few acres past his brothers house where he just was and shot himself. No note no anything. So to say that someone should have noticed is not something that should be a factor here.
January 12th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
So sorry to hear that GSXRGirl.. But let’s thank the Lord we are still alive and we have another chance to give Him our hearts!
January 13th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
thats really heartbreakinq . parents are supposed to be like parents..be there when kids go through rouqh times=/ i know its pretty harsh but i wish her parents just be quilty bout kickinq her out . theres nothin
January 13th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
thats really heartbreakinq . parents are supposed to be like parents..be there when kids go through rouqh times=/ i know its pretty harsh but i wish her parents just be quilty bout kickinq her out . theres nothinq wronq with bisexuals kuhs even i am one, but really no one really cared & i wish students didnt either kuhs thats her problem not theirs .
April 20th, 2009 at 6:15 am
She was a beautiful girl and I think its cool she was bisexual. Who cares? Sad story.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:48 am
I don’t give a fuck, evolution at its FINEST right there! That shit is nasty. Survival of the FITEST!
July 4th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Reading something like this makes me so incredibly angry.
July 5th, 2009 at 3:24 am
Same here, tri
July 5th, 2009 at 9:33 am
i have to admit, when i first read this article, i felt the same way as most of the people commenting…how in the world could you do this to your child in her darkest hour…her true time of need????? now though, after reading so many comments from people who knew her and her family, i have to question whether or not the information is correct. it appears, to me at least, that her parents did NOT turn their backs on her. she had two parents….went to one while things cooled down with the other….and had both of them still in her life. if it’s true that she was bipolar and had some other issues, that would explain alot. was she faithfully taking her meds for whatever conditions? if she wasn’t, then it was really doing a number on her frame of mind and actions. to start skipping or suddenly remove yourself from the meds is extremely dangerous.
anyway, my heart goes out to all involved in this child’s life. i can’t even imagine the pain they’re experiencing.
July 16th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
I think that the parents should have supported her and understand that she’s still a teenager experiencing things. A lot of teenagers like me go through these kinds of things, take me for example i’m bicurious, I’m not sure if I am bisexual. Well it is also shocking to find out that you’re child is bisexual, I understand them very much because when I told my parents that, they were deeply in shock, but they didn’t react by kicking me out of the house. Instead they let it cool off and then talked to me about it. Well thats just what they should have done. what happen to the girl is all in the past and I feel very sad about it. The girl went to her parents for support and help, but how they reacted made the girl feel rejected from the world. Best wishes to her parents. I just hope they learn to forgive themselves I understand the troubles and the depressions they might have gone through. Btw anyone who reads this add me on myspace
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October 8th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Taylor was an extradinaily beautiful young woman but seemed to be very special on the inside as well. It is sad that her life ended so soon. I hope she is in a better place.