Kailia Posey’s Mom Reveals Teen ‘Seemed Fine’ In ‘Days & Weeks’ Leading Up To Suicide

The 'Toddlers & Tiaras' star was 'fine' up until she died by suicide, her mom Marcy Posey Gatterman revealed in a new interview. Marcy also shared details about the note her late daughter left behind.

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Kailia Poseyā€˜s mother, Marcy Posey Gatterman, saw no signs of her daughterā€™s deep struggles prior to her tragic suicide at the age of 16. ā€œThe days and weeks leading up to this, it seemed fine to me, Marcy said in a recent interview with E! News. ā€œI didnā€™t go through her phone. For prom, she went with a bunch of friends. And the next day, everything was fine.ā€

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Marcy explained that her teenage daughter, who appeared on TLCā€™s Toddlers & Tiaras in 2012, asked Marcy to buy her deodorant the day of her death. After Marcy left the house, Kailia drove away in one of the familyā€™s cars and later died by suicide. According to Marcy, Kailia left two notes behind, one for her mother and one for her best friend. ā€œThe note said that she loved me and that she was sorry and that her big brother is her best friend forever,ā€ Marcy shared.

Before her death, Kailia ordered a blanket she saw on TikTok as a gift to her mother, and it arrived two weeks after her suicide. The blanket, according to Marcy, said, ā€œDear Mom, even when Iā€™m not close by, I want you to know I love and appreciate you. Always. Wrap yourself up in this and consider it a big hug. I love you.ā€

Kailia was laid to rest on May 15 in Lynden, Washington. Her brother Jayden Kai delivered an emotional eulogy and revealed that he comforted Kailia days before her suicide. ā€œShe came into my room crying and I stopped whatever I was doing. I just hold her, and we lay down on my bed,ā€ he said. ā€œI donā€™t say anything because if she wants to talk she knows she can talk, she knows Iā€™m there for her.ā€

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.