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Originally Posted by EvilMJ hi guys.
So how did you first meet. Love at first sight? or something that developed over time?
How did you get involved in child advocacy issues? |
We met when I was 12...LOL Our first meeting was when I moved into a new neighborhood and was trick or treating. He came up to me and said "Hey baby, how about a kiss?" Yes, it was love at first sight!
I started to get involved with child advocacy about 6 years ago when I had interaction with a 4 year old boy, who told me, in his own language, that his 15 year old brother was sexually molesting him. He was in my class, and he couldnt talk very well, but because he was with me so much, I knew most of his words. If he had told a stranger what he told me, they would not be able to understand even his basic needs, let alone the story he told me about his brother. When child protective services became involved, I had to translate for him and I could feel his helplessness. I ended up keeping him until he was able to return to his mom, and recieve help with his language disability. Needless to say, because of this experience, I became an advocate for children's issues. I helped create a watch dog group for children, because our state CPS program really stinks. I spend alot of time in Indianapolis with state officials, and have many times, been the voice of a child that has died at the hands of their caregivers. It is close to my heart, and there have been times that I have cried over the death of a child.
Okay, I am rambling here...LOL
Thank you Evil for asking!