little-walnut:

anxius:

To Leelah Alcorn’s mother

THANK YOU FOR SENDING THIS TO THAT AWFUL WOMAN.
Leelah went to my school and I always saw her laughing and smiling. I wish I knew the truth. I definitely would have befriended her and helped her through it.
I had suspicions about Mrs Alcorn from the beginning. She is a KINDERGARTEN teacher at JF Burns. I did community service for her with a friend last year.
I remember her yelling at the young kids when they didn’t quiet down the first time she asked.

I remember her calling a confused child stupid behind her back, and making fun of a child with ADHD.

It was so uncomfortable being there for a couple hours. We felt so awkward being there and I felt so bad for the children.

I distinctly remember her other daughters calling her and her getting annoyed for no reason.
My friend and I exchanged awkward and confused glances at each other when she mentioned that her high school aged “son” (Leelah) didn’t have a phone when her younger siblings did.

I wish that stayed in my mind, my friend and I didn’t think much of it. The possible emotional abuse and neglect never occurred to us. We just thought the so called “mother” was just kind of bitchy and that Leelah was just grounded.

I am so so sorry that I didn’t approach you, Leelah. I am so sorry we didn’t think twice about your “mother’s” attitude. All of this could have been avoided if we could have talked to you.

I feel so guilty for not saying anything