atriel2's Journal, 11 Jun 20

I'm running on half an hour of sleep.
We are part of a network of safe houses for LGBTQ+ youth and very, occasionally, abused women.
All we do is give them a safe place to sleep, food, - just the basic things that help people feel human during traumatic circumstances.
We moved here two years ago and hadn't gotten a call until last night.

The kid that is currently sleeping in my guest room is traumatized and lost. He came from a rural area of Kentucky. His parents are Evangelicals and he has lost his entire network of people in one fell swoop.
He wasn't able to talk when I picked him up. But after a shower and food, he just poured out his entire life story. So much sadness for 18 years.

I'm angry for him and my heart is so heavy today.
Later, I'll wake him up and feed him. I'll drive him into the city to his next stop and to people that are better equipped to help him in the ways that he needs help.

Be gentle with yourselves and others today.
<3

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God bless you and the work you do 🙏 
11 Jun 20 by member: deborahkerr
May God bless you 🙏🏻❤️ 
11 Jun 20 by member: Lilka818
Oh the poor, poor kid. How heartbreaking. I'm glad you are there to comfort and help... To treat the sad child with kindness and give hope. Treat yourself with care today too.  
11 Jun 20 by member: melissatwa
What you are doing is so important. I did this for four kids many years ago. One at a time, thank goodness. All gay, all from juvenile hall on drug and theft charges. One by one they came to my house as they were released. One by one they began to get their lives together. They are now 50 years old. They are all healthy and happy. One of the girls went on to be a forensic nurse pathologist. I love them all, I am still in contact with them and they all still call me other mother.. 
11 Jun 20 by member: Kenna Morton
This breaks my heart! It's wonderful that you are able to help!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 
11 Jun 20 by member: Diana 1234
@Diana, Lilit, Melissa, and, Deborah - thank you. He's a very sweet kid and I have nothing but hope for his future. @Kenna - the joke around my house for the longest time was that I was running a home for troubled kids. I'm not really. We took in a classmate of my daughter's years ago that was in the same kind of boat. It's amazing what kindness and safe boundaries can do for kids that have been abused and treated badly. For that matter, adults too. Every kid deserves a fighting chance.  
11 Jun 20 by member: atriel2
Bless you for what you are doing. Yes, children deserve to be protected.  
11 Jun 20 by member: delgadalahna
What a beautiful thing you are doing for others. 
11 Jun 20 by member: Cmbowden
I'm glad to hear there are people out there that are willing to open their homes. Thank you and others for what you do. Without you, I don't want to know where they would be.  
11 Jun 20 by member: Imgrumpy2
Generous and loving help, Atriel. Amazing. 
11 Jun 20 by member: br_e_co
You guys are very kind. In the grand scheme of things I'm not doing anything more than sacrificing a few hours of sleep. It's literally nothing. There are a lot of other people that are doing the real and important work of getting these kids on their feet, getting them any therapy or detox, they may need, etc. I'm not doing anything more or less than what I would hope anybody would do for a person in need. 
11 Jun 20 by member: atriel2
Thanks for having an open mind and an open home. Bravo! 👏 
11 Jun 20 by member: lonniehuffman
Your love is boundless. You opened up your home and heart to those who need it the most. Love how you share what you have. Reading this was a great way to start the day. Enjoy your day, it’s almost the weekend❣️ 
11 Jun 20 by member: moopie321
This is a very admirable job you do. Keep up the amazing work🥰🙏 
11 Jun 20 by member: ocean_girl
The world needs more people like you! Thanks! 
11 Jun 20 by member: mickfan1
Thank you all. I'm not really doing anything. There are so many people that do so much more with these kids than I do. 💕 
11 Jun 20 by member: atriel2
Oh it's wonderful for what you do even if it's only a few hours. God bless you and the people you help. 
11 Jun 20 by member: SMK2016
Atrial2–don’t ever think that what you do for these kids is nothing. I have a 30 year advantage on you and am able to hear from “my kids” what it meant to them to have that simple helping hand. One helping hand passing along to the next and the next, and the next thing you know the kid has been pulled out of that abyss and has a chance to move along on the right track. They remember. 
11 Jun 20 by member: Kenna Morton
@kenna that is awesome advice  
11 Jun 20 by member: br_e_co
Giving a little of yourself makes such a huge difference to people who need help. Even though I only gave birth to boys, I have a “daughter” whose family disowned her at 15 when she got pregnant. She and her 12 year old son are/and always will be my family! Each person you help has the opportunity for loving and loving. 
11 Jun 20 by member: prao65



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