VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – She’s just 14 years old, bullied so badly in school that she has decided to pursue online learning.
This same girl has just won the title of “Miss Teen Vancouver,” and she is taking the opportunity to stand up for other girls who feel helpless.
Dani Lafleur says the name calling started in grade eight. Things about her were posted online and she quickly turned to cutting as a way of dealing with it all.
“It all just rooted from my self esteem. I didn’t feel confident in myself, and I didn’t like myself and it was very traumatizing,” she explains.
She says she’s been working on herself for a year now and that’s when she entered the pageant
“I’m going to the ‘Miss Teen Canada World” pageant this summer and we’re raising money for ‘Free the Children.’”
Her dream is to raise enough cash so she can go to Kenya and help build up the villages there.
“So now I feel like I am ready to make a change and I feel sick thinking about girls being in the position that I have been in.”
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Congratulaions my dear granddaughter on your fantastic win at the Pageant. I am so proud of you becoming Miss Teen Vancouver! Even more important is how strong and happy you have become over this past year. It has been a long hard struggle, and there still remain challenges. But with your wonderful support system, and the love of Family and Friends, you will find your way to achieve the many goals ahead of you. On to your next challenge!
Love and Hugs,
Gramma and your girls Fancy and Lark xx .
Hi Danielle,
I was so surprised to hear you on the radio. But it never surprised me that you would win a contest. This contest is just a taste of all the lovely things you’re destined for. Don’t let festering pustules like Jen and other jealous people affect you in the least. They will always be there because you are clearly a winner and jealous ugly people hate winners. I hope to see you before I leave for Paris.
Much Love,
Uncle Mark
Thank you for all your support. It’s really horrible to think about all the people who don’t care, but it sure is amazing to see all the people who do care. This is not about me, this is about how young girls are still looking down upon themselves.
once again, Thank you from the bottom of my heart, and do not forget to like and page and follow me on twitter.
https://www.facebook.com/DaniLafleurMissTeenVancouverWorld
https://twitter.com/MTVWDaniLafleur
hold your head high Dani, ignore the negative people and or their comments. You are a beautiful young lady with dreams. Follow those dreams and leave those bullies behind. Karma will deal with them
Reach for stars “you’re one of them” * a huge congrats on your Miss Teen title, you deserve it
Congratulations Danielle! I am very proud of you and what you are standing up for! Keep up the good work and reach for your dreams! You are a beautiful young woman, inside and out!
Jan
(I went to high school with your dad!)
You know who.
sounds like something a bully would say.
Oh look, another beauty playing the bullied card.
oh look, another pathetic jealous loser
Geez Jen…. you just don’t get it do you? You are an example of the bullies this article is about. Sounds like you need to a) have a good look in the mirror before you make public comments and b) run, don’t walk, to a therapist. It’s folks like you that need help. And lots of it …..