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Confronting the bully: When despair becomes tragedy

One of the biggest conversations in our nation today is about bullying.

These days, bullying is more than just the schoolyard squabbles remembered by an older generation. It’s becoming more intense and it’s happening all over – including our own backyard.

In Crystal Lake, senior Nick Romita has a rare blood disorder that stunted his growth and made his bones brittle. Bullying has sent him to the emergency room.

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