Since I was young growing up with a very abusive mother ""God bless my mom that has Dementia & Parkinson"".
"My experience for years since my high school years been dealing with this "domestic abuse" From what I have been threw over years.THERE IS NO JUSTICE when it comes to when your own mother out of rage was very abusive to me.That is why I'm HOMELESS"
I have a big heart to help other's and since I have been living in a homeless shelter in Santa Ana, Ca. area and working part time.
I still give back volunteering for the homeless. "" I LOVED to be a #mentor to a young man that needs great knowledge / wisdom in Orange County, Ca. area? https://stories.mentoring.org/
I would love to hear opinions on this question. I have been hearing mixed reviews and nothing concrete on either side.
I am willing to support children who were abuse/neglected. I have worked with children for 4+ years.
I always say, "meet people where they are, and help them get to where they want or need to be". I've got extensive experience working with diverse groups and getting them to where they need to be. I'm here to help!
I am able to extend love to a ton of kids at one time, and not just the two I am raising. I am a natural nurturer. I connected with a wonderful lady who heads an annual school supply drive, and now receive 200 backpacks with school supplies; I pass them out at the beginning of each school year to the players, cheerleaders and siblings that are a part of our program. We also stress education, respect for self and others, accountability and responsibility. We check report cards. We mentor. I have an even greater sense of pride and accomplishment. Nothing is better than seeing a child blossom, build self-confidence and self-worth. Knowing I play a small part in helping them succeed is everything.
Nothing stressful. The only thing that sadden me was when I couldn't reach a kid because of all he has been exposed to
I was once the proud sponsor of a male middle-school mentoring program: The Knights. We met twice a month during school hours, thanks to a very supportive principal, Monica L. Bates, at Highland Oaks Middle School in Memphis. Developed and operated by Dr. Linda Lane, the Social Work Supervisor. Upon my arrival at HO, I was asked to lead the program. Together, with a swell group of men, we made a substantial impact on the lives of over two hundred young boys. These young men were taught behavior management, social etiquette and grooming standards. We introduced them to the smell of black shoe polish. They ironed their white shirts after school and were taught to tie a tie. All the aforementioned was required to be worn at each meeting. We promoted brotherhood and to greet and support one another daily. The group generated topics of discussion, we led lessons in on character, integrity and other essential life-skills. The young men performed as guides at school functions, and were often called upon to take on extra responsibilities throughout the school year. We took our guys to NBA games, the Memphis Grizzlies. Parents chaperoned games and after-school activities: a lot restaurants. The Knights instilled self-discipline and citizenship. The Civil Rights Museum on one visit and a live witness to the penal system and observed several trials in criminal court. One year, our mentees joined forces with their counterparts (The Gems) led by our female faculty and sang songs to their mentors during their ceremony, at the completion of their respective programs. There's so much I've left out because of time and space. Let me suffice it to say that not only were the young men impacted, but all the faculty involved in to making these programs work.
Do you want to make a change like I did recently, to start walking on a path that leads to success? Are you tired of the same 10 feet forward and twn feet back? The only way to change your life is to change your life. I can connect you to some of the best coaches and mentors around, with access to a proven success vehicle. Your success is waiting for one thing! You!
One day it’s all going to be clear. It’s all going to make sense. You’re going to be able to say, “So that’s why God allowed that in my life!” Until then, God wants you to trust him.