I have a dream. . .

Martin Luther King was once credited with stating, “I have a dream…”. He dreamt of people of all nationalities and races getting along with one another. Since the 1960’s, we have certainly come a long, long ways. We don’t necessarily have a separation of blacks and whites; it isn’t as simple as all that.

However, my dream is a bit different…

I dream that people can get along better without any emotional or physical abuse, neglect, or abandonment. I want to help them have a space for recovery and healing, as well as establishing a sense of safety for them.

I dream of a team of advocates coming together to make this work, as well as support from the surrounding community – the police, hospitals, employers, etc.

I dream of a place for this to happen; however, what holds me back is the available funding. So, I also dream of funding to make my dreams possible.

I believe that everyone has a right to be treated as a human being and an equal; no one should have more control than the other (especially to the point to that the scales of justice are tipped unfavorably to any one person).

I believe in empowering people to move forward on their own with resources at hand.

I believe in making it possible for people to achieve their dreams.

I just yearn for the means to make it happen some day.