Girl's heartbreaking Christmas wish after bullying

A devastating Christmas wish from an 11-year-old girl, who asked for her amputated foot back due to bullying, has prompted her parents to share their experience. The child, Natalia, from Cheshire, has been subjected to hurtful remarks, laughter, and taunts about her disability since starting high school in September. Her father, Chris, described the situation as 'absolutely heartbreaking' and highlighted that the bullying has been sporadic.

Natalia was born with a leg development condition, and her parents made the difficult decision to amputate her left leg to ensure she could lead as stable a life as possible. Despite experiencing occasional pain, she generally leads a mobile and active life, enjoying sports and having a strong group of friends. The bullying, primarily from older children, has caused significant distress.

Chris shared his experience on LinkedIn, where many others reported similar issues with children aged 11 to 14, suggesting the early years of high school are a critical period for bullying. He advocates for increased parental communication with children and suggests that returning school nurses could help address both mental and physical health challenges. He believes some bullies may act out due to their own problems, potentially escalating into adult issues if unaddressed.