Being a counselor on the Crisis Line, I hear all types of stories. Many of the stories coming from younger teenagers involve family situations and troubles of communication. I want to share how common this is and that so many youth share this concern. It’s endearing to know that teenagers WANT to have a close relationship with their parents and WANT to communicate – even when it’s hard to see sometimes.
Then there are the calls that are just so heartbreaking. Those that don’t have a home to go to or are dependent on someone that abuses them and they have no where else to turn. Explaining that their situation isn’t permanent and they CAN change it, gives them maybe just a little hope for the moment and possibly lasting hope with a resource provided.
There are so many needs that surround each of our communities and the youth in them. How can you help be that moment of hope for someone?
Jen
June 22nd, 2010 at 2:48 am
This is was dope!!! cuz its true… it gave me a train of thought… and brought me to asking myself what have I done for some one else latelyor what more I can do cuz life isnt just my little box to myself theres others out there too who needs as much hope as I do…Dope !~)