Tracey Hackling’s mom said Shannon was groomed by rapist Barry Nash when she was just 12 years old and then bravely testified in court for her 13th birthday before being jailed for the heinous crime. Ruthless bullying at school has also played a role in worsening Shannon’s condition over the years, Tracey added. While the lockdowns for the coronavirus worsened the feelings of loneliness and isolation of her daughter, as a result of which she injured herself more and more. READ MORE: Tributes to Queen Elizabeth Hospital doctor Andrew Haldane flood in But on April 27, her mom found the 20-year-old barely breathing after an overdose and serious injuries to herself in her bedroom. Shannon received life support at Worcester’s Royal Hospital, but within a few days it became clear that there was limited brain activity. “Her body was tied to machines and her wrists were tied,” recalls Tracey, 48, of Norton, Worcestershire. “I felt such anger after her death and I did not want to see anyone. There are so many misconceptions about depression and suicide. “Now I want to be Shannon’s voice as I was so proud of her.” Mom Tracey Hackling, from Evesham, with Shannon’s daughter as a child (Image: Tracey Hackling) Shannon was just 13 when her evidence helped convict 20-year-old Barry Nash, then on Evesham Road, Norton, in 2014, her mother said. Nash was convicted of repeatedly raping her when she was a 12-year-old schoolgirl. He was given an extra three years in prison, up to nine years in prison by judges at the London Criminal Court. The Worcester Crown Court heard Nash give the student a sexually transmitted infection and left her scared to say no. Nas admitted six cases of rape of a child under 13 years old. “On her 13th birthday, she provided video evidence of the trial,” said Tracy, who grew up in Harvington. “I can not tell you how proud I was of her. For anyone who has been through this, whether you are a child or an adult, it is scary and intimidating. Every aspect of your life is challenged. Receive the latest Worcestershire news directly to your inbox via our daily newsletter “But back in school, gossip spreads and intimidates her even more than before and she was called by all sorts of awful names. They made us feel ashamed. She took her first overdose when she heard news of Nash’s possible release. “It was not just sexual abuse, but the bullying that plagued the Sun,” her mother added. “Even just before she died, one of the things that tore her apart was calling her Nanny McPhee because of the impact of her front teeth. “He had an operation and was wearing a quadruple helix. “It was painful, but it never made a fuss,” Tracy added. “I think he preferred pain to pain over school.” Tracey claims that the mental health services in Worcestershire deprived her of her daughter, especially as a teenage victim of sexual abuse. She claims that, despite the self-injury, Shannon was told she “did not meet the criteria” for child mental health services or CAMHS. “The first time I saw myself injuring myself, I died a little that day,” Tracey said. “This beautiful gentle, funny sensitive creature I adored literally cut her beautiful skin. “It was to be able to feel the physical pain to face the mental pain he felt.” It was Tracey who raised concerns with West Mercia police that Shannon had been sexually abused. The police then found out what Nash was doing. “I had the police outside as they were worried that Sun was being targeted by men who wanted sex for gifts. The exclusive of BirminghamLive Stories of the Commonwealth The podcast speaks to people from all over the world, from Africa to Asia, from North America to the Caribbean – who have built a home in the West Midlands. The series will bring you inspiring stories and ideas of athletes who have won gold medals at local business owners, teachers and care workers. But the most important thing is to ask questions such as what the Commonwealth means to us today and what legacy the Games that are coming to Birmingham will have. Commonwealth Stories is available on all of your favorite streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. To be informed about the series, be sure to follow and register. “It simply came to our notice then. The self-injury got worse. He told me to just buy a coffin to put it in as he wanted to die. I took her to our doctor and she was referred to child mental health services. They said he did not meet the criteria. “ Shannon, who was devoted to animals, left school to avoid torture or, if she did, injured herself in the toilets or drank alcohol in class. When she was 14, the school asked permission to exclude her. “Too many children are expelled from school because of their attendance and behavior,” Tracey said. “Schools are supposed to nurture and guide children. This should apply to all children, even those who are really misbehaving. What does he tell them? We do not want you in society. You are unworthy. “ Shannon Hackling, from Evesham, who loved animals but died at the age of 20 in May 2022 (Image: Tracey Hackling) After her first suicide attempt at the age of 15, Shannon visited mental health services and received medication. But Covid badly affected Shannon, according to her mom. “When Covid hit, it made Shan’s anxiety go over the roof,” Tracey said. “She became more withdrawn and the suicide attempts started again with her referral to adult mental health services. “There is no proper mental health support in the system. After the test, the children’s mental health did not see her and she was sent to an adult sex clinic, which was simply not appropriate. It was awful. “Something has to change because if not, more and more people will end up like the Sun. I like to shake people up to wake them up. Covid has had a devastating effect on children and adolescents. “I hear from many other mothers now. “Covid has made us so disconnected and so many more people feel like Shan did it, but it’s not too late to save them.” Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care The NHS Trust is responsible for mental health services in the area. A Trust spokesman said: “While we can not comment on individual cases, we extend our deepest condolences to the Shannon family. “The circumstances surrounding Shannon’s death are tragic and whenever that happens, we are committed to listening to all the concerns that have been expressed and to fully address any identified shortcomings. Upload video Video is not available Click to play Click to play The video will play automatically soon8Cancel Play now Read more family and kids news about the area here. “In general, the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is there to support children / young people with significant mental health conditions. The criteria for accessing CAMHS are there to ensure that a child or young person can get the right help, from the most appropriate service / service as quickly as possible, and sometimes it can be another service / a service that is better able to provide support, for example for someone who has experienced a trauma such as abuse when more specialized intervention is needed. “For young people who have been sexually assaulted, there are a number of services that offer this specialized help – The Glade: Worcestershire Sexual assault referral center (SARC) which offers medical, practical and emotional support to anyone who has been sexually assaulted or raped. and the West Mercia Rape and Sexual Assistance Support Center (WMRSAC), which provides confidential services to children and adolescents aged 5 and over who have experienced any form of sexual abuse or contact. Shannon Hackling, from Evesham, was just 20 years old when she died in May of this year (Image: Tracey Hackling) “We recognize, however, that there is always more to do and we are working with a range of local partners across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to ensure that people of all ages are supported to maintain good mental health. have timely access to assistance as soon as problems arise; and may then have access to emergency mental health support when needed. More information on local mental health support can be found on the Trust website at www.hacw.nhs.uk. Tracey has set up a GoFundMe page to highlight Shannon’s story and also get support for herself and Shannon pets as she struggles financially after her death. If you need someone to talk to, The Samaritans helpline is available 24 hours a day at 116 123 or by sending a SHOUT message to 85258. Read more related articles Read more related articles
