Marijampolė Mother Speaks Out After Teenage Daughter's Brutal Beating
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A mother in Marijampolė, Lithuania, is speaking out after her teenage daughter was severely beaten.
- The mother shared her daughter's physical and emotional suffering, highlighting the need for stricter accountability for juvenile violence.
- She is urging public support for a petition demanding harsher penalties for minors who commit violent and degrading acts.
A mother in Marijampolė, Lithuania, is raising her voice after her teenage daughter endured a brutal beating, sharing the profound physical and emotional toll the attack has taken on her family. The mother described her daughter's ongoing pain, stating she requires daily medication and struggles with breathing and headaches.
How much more will we have to suffer because of our children's humiliation? How much longer will unpredictable youth humiliate and scorn others, while remaining untouchable themselves? Stop! Please sign the petition so that everyone is held accountable for their bad behavior.
"How much more will we have to suffer because of our children's humiliation?" the mother questioned, expressing her anguish and determination to fight for her children. She is actively supporting a petition that calls for stricter accountability for minors involved in violent and degrading behavior, emphasizing the need for consequences for harmful actions.
It's been three days, and my daughter is still wracked with pain. She can't go a day without medication. It's hard for her to breathe, her head hurts. I feel like I'm on the verge of an emotional breakdown myself. I'm trying to be strong, to look at my child and not show that I'm breaking down. It's very hard to see your child like this. I will not be silent, and I swear I will fight for my children until the end.
The mother refuted earlier reports that her daughter suffered broken ribs, clarifying that the most severe injuries are to her head. She explained that her daughter was struck repeatedly with a mobile phone, resulting in three large, visible bruises and a swollen, discolored ear. Medical professionals have confirmed head contusions, raising concerns about potential long-term effects.
It's scary what's happening in our country.
"It's not a hand, it's a head," she stated, underscoring the severity of the assault. The victim is currently receiving psychological support, with the possibility of needing psychiatric care. The mother expressed her deep distress, feeling the emotional strain intensely while trying to remain strong for her child.
The daughter did not complain of rib pain, they were not X-rayed at the hospital. I think it's shock. However, the headaches are very severe. There are three large lumps on her head. They are large, clearly visible, blue from bruises, her whole ear is also blue. Medics diagnosed head contusions, and that's the scariest part – that severe bruises won't affect the future. This is not a hand, this is a head.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.