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Freshman year was terrifying due to bullying, harassment, and assault from another student. My only refuge was choir class, where I connected with Mr. Stearns, who became my safe person. As a vulnerable 14-year-old, I accepted his hugs and affection, not realizing the inappropriateness. Despite my mother's concerns about our closeness, I felt alone and naive. The school district had a history of covering up sexual abuse by staff, and my reports of bullying were dismissed due to lack of evidence. My mom complained about Mr. Stearns' inappropriate behavior, but it was ignored. We eventually hired an attorney, but the response was dismissive, suggesting we were mentally unwell. The school claims to foster a safe environment while blaming the victims. The accountability lies with the administration, and change is desperately needed.