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As a parent, it breaks my heart to hear about the desperation of the kids in Attawapiskat. I can only imagine how their parents feel, wanting to protect them and help them thrive as all parents do, but not having the resources.
Although my children are now young adults, I continue to benefit from the network of parents built over the years whom I knew I could call upon for help, support and, especially, understanding of the challenges of parenting. As parents, we often stood shoulder to shoulder, volunteering in endeavors we hoped would help our kids learn, thrive and just be happy. I knew they were present for me and my kids as I was for their families.
If I was near to the Attawapiskat community, I might try to get involved in some way. As it is, I hate hearing the stories and not being able to do anything.
Money won’t heal the broken hearts from all the children lost and struggling in Attawapiskat, but perhaps it can help fund some of the organized activities the kids themselves say they want and need to build hope for a better future.
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/04/13/attawapiskat-youth_n_9683146.html
At least it can show the parents and kids of the Attawapiskat community that they are not alone.
I hope parents and anyone who cares for kids will donate whatever they can so we can present the community of Attawapiskat with a message of solidarity. Attawapiskat kids matter.
(Photo credits: Julie Oliver, Ottawa Citizen and Candian Press, Mapbox)
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