Ashley Wastakiewicz was in first-grade when her struggle with bullying took a frightening physical turn. An 11-year-old boy from her neighborhood in Jackson, Michigan had apparently been taunting and threatening her to the point she spent her summer locked indoors, in fear of going outside to play.
"She has felt that nobody loves her, nobody cares about her. She feels alone," her mom Christine told WOOD TV.
One day, things escalated. The boy was accused of attacking Ashley outside, pushing her to the ground while kicking and punching her. Christine claimed Ashley was rushed to the emergency room with bruises and a swollen nose. The boy was charged with misdemeanor assault, though he and his mother denied the allegations.
Feeling hopeless and heartbroken, Christine took to Facebook and created an anti-bullying page called "Justice For Ashley." She hoped to gain supporters who could rally around Ashley and make her feel loved by her community.
But Christine never expected an unexpected band of brothers would see her Facebook page and show up at her door.
