A heartbroken mum has told how she feels 'empty, devastated and frightened' following the death of her 'beautiful and pure' 12-year-old daughter.
Semina Halliwell, of Southport, Merseyside, died on June 12 this year, after spending four nights in hospital.
Her mum, Rachel Halliwell, claims her daughter took her own life, the Liverpool Echo reports.
A police investigation is ongoing and no cause of death has been confirmed.
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Today (Thursday, November 18) would have been Semina's 13th birthday.
Rachel told the ECHO: "I feel empty, devastated and frightened ahead of going through what would have been her birthday, without her.
"There is a hole in my life which can never be filled again, made so much worse by the horrific circumstances as to how and why she died.
"[She was] a pure, innocent girl with her whole life ahead of her, and she is no longer here.
"My heart has broken into a million pieces, I just want my baby back."
This morning (Thursday), a garden will open at Semina's former primary school, St Patrick's primary in Southport, in celebration of her short life.
The event will be attended by pupils, staff and Semina's family, and is not open to the public.
Parish Priest Father John Heneghan will bless the area, which will be a place where children can find "peace and friendship", and show support to each other whenever any of them are upset.
Speaking on behalf of St Patrick's, Fr Heneghan said: "We remember Semina with such love and are praying for her mum and loved ones with deep compassion."
Semina's mum Rachel said she wants her daughter to be remembered as a "beautiful, funny and generous girl".
She continued: "She was unique from her name to her looks, she will always stay a beautiful 12-year-old girl who stood out from the crowd."
Anyone wishing to pay tribute to Semina is invited to is invited to Southport Promenade to light candles at 6pm today (Thursday).
