Today in Basic Life Skills the youth had an open discussion about last day of school. One young man said, “I did it. I graduated from high school! I’m so thankful cause I didn’t see myself finishing. I was a very troubled teen. I was always in the streets doing wrong. I didn’t even think [...]
Child Eyes? Adult Wise Part II cont. Mother and daughter update from last post! Mom was released from the hospital, doing well. Daughter took some time off from work and school while Mom was hospitalized. Daughter has resumed her work and school schedule. Mother said, “Thank you for helping me save my life.” Daughter said, [...]
When you walk out your door you never know what life can bring to your day. One morning earlier this week I pulled into a parking lot. Out of nowhere I was surrounded by police cars. I soon realized that they were pursuing the vehicle next to me. Police arrested the youth in that car. [...]
4/8/2010 Child Eyes/Adult Wise I’m the eldest child with 5 brothers and sisters. Mother and Step Father worked hard to make ends meet. They left me to care for my siblings. Mom was so strict with me! Maybe it was because she had to depend on me. It was the era when people didn’t send [...]
