How did the survivor of the Slender Man stabbing respond to the traumatic experience?
The survivor of the Slender Man stabbing, who was stabbed 19 times at age 12 by her friends, chose to move forward without dwelling on resentment. When asked about her feelings toward her attackers, she expressed that while she initially thought about it, she ultimately decided that holding onto negative emotions would 'get me nowhere.' She adopted the philosophy that 'it's easier to live without regrets,' demonstrating remarkable resilience in the face of this horrific crime. The attack was particularly disturbing as it was motivated by the perpetrators' desire to please a fictional online character known as Slender Man, highlighting the dangerous influence of internet mythology on impressionable young minds.
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Slender Man Stabbing Incident
ABC News·8 months ago