Tonya's world shifted when her middle daughter, a bright high school senior, became a target for cyberbullying. The relentless abuse left her daughter feeling hopeless, even contemplating suicide. The lack of effective support from law enforcement and the school system only added to the family's heartache. This experience sparked a fire in Tonya's heart. She knew countless other families and young people must be silently enduring similar anguish. Determined to break the cycle, she founded the Empower Our Youth Foundation.