YouTube creator and fox rescue advocate Mikayla Raines, founder of Save A Fox Rescue, has tragically passed away. Her husband, Ethan Raines, is now speaking out, alleging that years of online bullying and harassment played a major role in her death. In an emotional video, Ethan described how constant criticism, some reportedly from people close to Mikayla, deeply affected her mental health, especially as she lived with autism, depression, and borderline personality disorder.
These conditions are known to heighten emotional sensitivity, particularly to rejection and perceived criticism. Experts note that even mild disapproval can trigger overwhelming emotional pain for individuals with these diagnoses, making sustained online attacks especially damaging. Ethan believes that what some viewed as “drama” or online critique felt, to Mikayla, like relentless rejection—and ultimately became too much for her to bear.
