A mum whose daughter took her own life days before her 14th birthday has told of her devastation.

Kathleen Firth, 37, discovered her daughter, Alyssa Morris, had taken her own life in February 2023. She said Alyssa's death came after months of 'relentless bullying' but believes it 'could have been prevented' with the right support.

Alyssa was found in Brungerley Park in Clitheroe, Lancs where she used to build dens with her brother, Jenson. Kathleen believes that social media, bullying and the lockdown created 'the perfect storm' of circumstances that lead to her daughter's death.

The mum-of-four suspected Alyssa may have been neurodiverse, but was unable to receive a formal diagnosis - which she believes prevented the teen from getting the correct support.

Alyssa's family - includ

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