The Courage of Children: Boston and Beyond XXX
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“ If I can show<br />
bravery <strong>and</strong><br />
strength, then you<br />
can too when you<br />
face any problem.<br />
Be brave enough to<br />
talk to someone. It<br />
helps <strong>and</strong> makes all<br />
the difference.”<br />
Next, my aunt got custody <strong>of</strong> me <strong>and</strong> I started living with her. She would say<br />
things like, “Now you have to live with it <strong>and</strong> it’s going to be hard.” I felt very<br />
sad, but I knew I had to be courageous. I knew my mom would want me to<br />
be happy again. I started to shut down when my aunt asked me questions<br />
about my feelings or problems. Now I am going to therapy <strong>and</strong> talking to my<br />
mentor so I can do better at not shutting down. I am being brave <strong>and</strong> not<br />
shutting down as much as before. I was afraid <strong>and</strong> uncomfortable living with<br />
my aunt, but I am trying to accomplish being a happy child <strong>and</strong> I feel like<br />
I am on my way. If I can show bravery <strong>and</strong> strength, then you can too when<br />
you face any problem. Be brave enough to talk to someone. It helps <strong>and</strong><br />
makes all the difference.<br />
Volume <strong>XXX</strong><br />
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