Story highlights Young Layla Murthy was bullied for liking "boy" things

"Star Wars" fans rallied to her side

(CNN) Nicolette Molina's daughter Layla Murphy is fascinated with "Star Wars."

The 8-year-old found some of her father's old toys around her Norfolk, Virginia home and immediately fell in love with that galaxy far, far away.

Of course, she's hardly alone among kids and adult fans worldwide, but many of those fans don't have to deal with school bullies.

It all started after she moved to a new school.

"At this new school Layla started coming home more quiet and less of herself, and started asking not to wear her shirts or R2-D2 jacket," Molina said.

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