I think this is the reason for my passion to help children comes from knowing how it feels to not belong. In a perfect world every single child would be loved and well taken care of. Even with limited income a family can love unconditionally and protect their children rather than cause harm whether it is emotional, physically, or psychologically.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Personal Advocacy Reflection
A personal experience would be my own adoption at age 2. I don't remember it personally but I have heard many stories about it. When my birth mother was pregnant with me she had all the intentions in the world to have an abortion but when she went to have it done her doctor told he could not do it because she was just days past the deadline according to Colorado law. After I was born she kept me and my older brother until I was just under 2 years old. Without telling many people she took us to Montana to "Visit" some friends. It was only a weekend trip so she headed back to Colorado at the end of the weekend except it was only she and my brother making the trip back. She had left me with her friends for an undecided amount of time. After a period of time the friend s called her asking if she was coming back at which time she told them she would sign her right away if they could either keep me or find some that wanted me. They got in touch with the Catholic Social Services and I was put into foster care. It was told to me that the friends here in Montana really fought to make sure I was safe and that being put up for adoption would be the option for me to have a happy childhood. It was documented in my file that they called weekly to check on me and get update.
I think this is the reason for my passion to help children comes from knowing how it feels to not belong. In a perfect world every single child would be loved and well taken care of. Even with limited income a family can love unconditionally and protect their children rather than cause harm whether it is emotional, physically, or psychologically.
I think this is the reason for my passion to help children comes from knowing how it feels to not belong. In a perfect world every single child would be loved and well taken care of. Even with limited income a family can love unconditionally and protect their children rather than cause harm whether it is emotional, physically, or psychologically.
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Oh Amanda....your post was heartfelt. I know you will make an effective advocate on behalf of children. Someone once told me that sometimes God allows us to go through various experiences that one day we can be a blessing to someone else. We will never know how our experiences in life can help someone else overcome the challenges and obstacles they are facing in their life.
ReplyDeleteAs a result of my own experience it makes me want to help children not to have the same experience I did. If I could even make one child's experience easier I would feel like I accomplished something.
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