My Role as an Advocate

• Working in the healthcare field allows me to help patients from many different demographics and income levels.  While working in the lab I saw children from the local children's hospital that helps those with behavioral issues, have attempted suicide, are dealing with Attention Deficit Disorder, and other issues that are difficult for parents to handle alone.  These children that come into the lab have weekly blood work because of the medications they are taking to help with their issues.  I have talked to a few of them and their stories are heartbreaking.  One child told me that she really wasn't trying to bad a child but her parents gave up on her.  Listening to her made me think that these kids need someone that will help them when their parents feel they cannot.  Standing up and making sure they are treated the way they deserve.  They did not ask to have behaviorial issues and I believe there are times that the environment a child grow is up in can effect how severe the issue gets.  
• Community leaders need to believe strongly in what hey are working on. Other leaders will be more likely to take them seriously if their heart is in it.  When their is a passion it can come through how you speak and get your message across.  Resources necessary is a in depth knowledge and willingness to learn as much as possible. This makes it so that the leader is well aware of changes or intricate parts that make their issue important.
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