Waking up on a Friday morning is a terrific pick-me-up. An even better pick-me-upper is knowing I get to spend the day in juvenile hall.
And there I am, sitting in the dining area with a big, fat smile on my face, gazing at these kids. I feel so fortunate to have that “little bit of crazy to belong here.”
On the way back to the clinic to finish up paperwork, I noticed a bent t
ree, which were actually Native American trail markers or marked sources of water. A friend of mine posted something about this on Facebook the other day and so I looked into it. Fascinating stuff. I pass such a tree on the way to Juvie.
Life happens. It happens quickly and it’s overwhelming, especially when you’re young. It is so important to have a good relationship with your child so they can reach out to you when they are scared, overwhelmed and unsure about the future. During their teen years, the ONLY thing that can make a difference/impact in your teen’s life is the relationship you have with them. You are their rock.
It might be a very late night for me again.
Picture: Bent tree.
https://roadtrippers.com/stories/mysterious-bent-trees-are-actually-native-american-trail-markers
tribeoftrio.com 