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8/25/2019

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You have no idea what a person has endured throughout their lifetime, even if you think you know, based on what they have chosen to share with you. Many folks have survived traumatic experiences that remain so very raw, intensely personal, and painful that the act of telling about it, feels more like a confession than a release.  Therefore, their traumas remain shrouded in secrecy with internalized feelings of guilt and shame.  
 
Despite our very best intentions, we end up helping very little or not at all, since, we, simply, have no idea that we don’t know the full story.  Which was the case for me earlier this week. 
 
During an impromptu mentoring session, instigated by a teen while working on their learning plan, I offered ideas on how to move past some behaviors that were hindering their growth.  My assumptions and resulting suggestions were fully based on, what ended up being, the tiny pieces of information that I was privy too.  Even though I have known them for a while, I discovered that I wasn’t just missing a few pages, but almost the entirety of the beginning chapters of this young person’s life story.
 
This, right here, is the lesson I needed to learn this past week: I don’t know all you have gone through to become the person you are right now.  I can’t possibly understand the pain that has shaped your perceptions about the world.  I will never fully appreciate the work you have done already and the struggles you will face, as you continue on your path to healing.
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I can, however, ask you if you want my help, or, solely, a listening ear, before immediately jumping into problem solving mode. I will listen without presumption, judgment, or blame, especially when you are only able to comfortably reveal an incremental piece of your tale at a time. I will hug you when you are sad and dejected, and celebrate with you when you reach an important milestone in your journey towards emotional health.  And, please know that I will always provide unconditional love, support, and a safe place to be exactly who you are, at that moment in time. 
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Please remember to share our Amazon Wishlist.  Our kids have some fantastic projects planned this year, but we need your help to purchase the needed supplies. Please contact Maria if you would like to share your talents and knowledge in carpentry, DIY, crafting, sewing, metal working, and gardening.

Monday begins the final week of Summer Programs.  There are still a few spaces available.
Register today.

 
Volunteer Opportunity
We are once again volunteering at the final Aid Station for the Lake Placid 70.3 IronMan – September 8th.  Last year we received a grant for $500 because we had 20 volunteers working with us.  Thanks again to the Todd and Rodriguez families,  and board members, Candace Cowser, and Kara Mcluckie, along with their families, as well as a couple of DRC student members. We are looking for at least 20 folks to join us again.  Each person has to register themselves.  Get in touch and I will provide the link to the volunteer registration. 

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