Reduced me to tears.
As a member of the LGBTIQ Community in Australia, I have both seen and undergone more then my share of bullying, both as an adult and a child, and its not fun.
I was abused as a child by my Mother who was unable to deal with me being me, leading to me living on the street for 10 years after I ran away from home or got kicked out - depending on your point of view.
So I saw a lot in that time,and grew up fast on the streets of Sydney.
This ep reminded me of a lot of ghosts, its also one of the reasons why I have such a love hate relationship with shows like this.
The acting in this was simply phenomenal,in particular the young girl who had the lead role of the Victim of this crime. But also special mention needs to go to those portraying the families of the accused and the victim who were also not the more usual cardboard cutouts of earlier story lines.
Everyone did the story proud.
The last bit in the school hall was where I really lost it.
Emotionally I mean.
Bullying is not acceptable, its not a part of growing up, and should never ever be looked on as a joke or an acceptable part of life.
The writers of this ep also did a brilliant job as well in crafting a story with a point,and a definite sting in its tail.
THANK YOU to all concerned.