‘Beautiful’ model, 20, took her own life in Premier Inn hotel after she was sexually groomed aged 13
A "BEAUTIFUL" model took her own life in a Premier Inn hotel after her mental health declined when she was sexually groomed aged just 13, her heartbroken family have said.
Caitlin O’Reilly, 20, had been on a night out with friends in Manchester when she killed herself in her hotel room in the city centre.
"She always thought that she was not worthy. The first time she came home from high school, I thought somebody had bullied her.
“She had got ‘not good enough’ written with a black pen down her forearm.
“I said ‘who’s done that to you’. She looked at me and said ‘it was me’.
The “Caitlin collection features six tops, each with a different slogan such as “Always Worthy” and “Always Good Enough”.
All proceeds from sales will go to the Caitlin O’Reilly Fund which offers young people mental health support packages and early intervention.
Kay added: “I am so proud of what’s been accomplished. If all this effort saves one young person's life, Caitlin’s hasn’t been wasted.
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“We need to show young girls that it isn’t all about Instagram and filters, you have got to love yourself.”
It was announced earlier this year than an inquest was due to be opened into her death, which cops are not treating as suspicious.
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