Today I found out that I will be facilitating a Self-Esteem Workshop for middle school girls within the inner city sponsored by the Dove self-esteem fund. I couldn't be more grateful to all of those who are helping to make this happen for the girls in our community who have often been ignored and forgotten. These young ladies are our future leaders and taking the time to listen and speak with them away from all of their normal family dramas, violence, drugs, gang shootings, and other negative influences will allow them to see that not only do others care for them but that they have options. I am very honored to serve because there has never been a workshop tour date within an urban community.
Last year, in San Francisco a survey was taken and found that 25% of girls surveyed said they believed they were not good enough daughters. 71% said they didn't believe that they measured up to others in some way, and 51% of these young women said they normally engaged in destructive behavior such as cutting, smoking and drinking when they feel bad about themselves or neglected by a loved one. The top wish girls had was for parents to communicate better with them... These findings are typical, most teens just need some attention, a hug, some love and to feel that they are worthy enough to have a voice that is heard. The city of Richmond may provide us with much more disturbing findings but this is definitely a step in the right direction and promises to be an event that the girls will never forget...
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