@cateswrld: In 2015, a heartbreaking incident in La Plata, Maryland, captured national attention. Romechia Simms, a 24-year-old mother, was found at a local playground, still pushing her 3-year-old son Ji’Aire Lee in a swing — hours after he had passed away. Authorities discovered her there early one morning, and reports indicate she had been pushing the swing for up to 44 hours straight. According to the autopsy, Ji’Aire died from hypothermia and dehydration. There were no signs of trauma or foul play. Simms had a known history of mental illness, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and had recently been discharged from psychiatric care. Her mother later shared that she had tried to get Simms admitted for long-term treatment but was unsuccessful. No criminal charges were filed, as prosecutors concluded Simms was experiencing a psychotic episode at the time. The case ignited a powerful conversation about the cracks in the mental health system — how families in crisis often struggle to access support, and how untreated mental illness can lead to devastating outcomes when help arrives too late. — #MentalHealthAwareness #BreakTheStigma #SupportNotStigma #MentalHealthMatters #SystemicChange #CompassionFirst #EndTheSilence #FamiliesInCrisis #TragicButTrue #MentalHealthSupport

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