How 'Morgan's Light' shines bright six years after tragic passing

For me this is really a very sad tragic story to have to share with all of you because it was the life of my daughter. My daughter Morgan was a typical teenager. She had just graduated high school. She wanted to become a dental hygienist. She did a lot of volunteer work and she was always just willing to help. Why do people find it so hard to ask for help? Morgan was in a relationship for a year. It became toxic and it did become an abusive relationship. She ended the relationship, but the abuse didn't stop. Morgan agreed to meet him one day. He stabbed her multiple times and took her life that morning, July 2020. We started Morgan's Light to shine light on this topic that's just not talked about. We want to educate young adults and teens. What are the warning signs, the red flags? Most importantly, that they need to create a safety plan. Right now we're at Mast Charter School right here in Northeast Philadelphia. This is the third time that I'm here and we're talking to the students about this topic, about the warning signs. If you say yes because you're scared, that's not consent. I learned there are multiple types of abuse, not just one, because usually when you think of abuse, you just think of physical, but usually people in high school, like, they just dismiss stuff like this, and they don't think about it. Even if I think, oh, it's not major, like, no matter what it is, I should find a person to talk to, and it's a good thing that they're sharing her story. You never, ever, ever have to face situations alone. There are resources out there that are so important for our students. If you want us to come on out to your school or organization, if you want to get involved or help, please visit our website morganslight.org. It is my hope that we continue to shine Morgan's light so no family ever has to be in the position that we're in.