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Today I read about Julie Baird, she was a homeless girl, who ran away from home at 14.
She was an abused child, and lived on the Streets of SF when Darcy (the photographer) met her.
She was, poor, homeless and had one child at the beginning of this project. The story spans over 17 years of Julies life. She died of HIV/Aids when she was 36.
Over 17 years she had 5 children, all but 1 were taken from her because of her drug addiction.
This story was so sad. The best part of the story, was when she was reunited with one of her children, he called her mom and told her he loved her and he didn't want to leave her but he understood why.
The struggles of this women were beyond any struggle that I have been through or am going through. Gives me a new view of how lucky I am. The struggles I have I will take them on with grace and dignity look them straight on and conquer any fear that I have.
About Me
- Renée Beck
- United States
- “Any attempt at alienating the children from the other parent should be seen as a direct and willful violation of one of the prime duties of parenthood” - J. Michael Bone and Michael R. Walsh, authors of “Parental Alienation Syndrome: How to Detect It and What to Do About It” -http://www.divorcesource.com. ---I am a mom who has survived Parental Alienation, It lasted 10 years. During those years of hopelessness, I started this blog to talk and share my feelings with my daughter. This was the only way for me to be heard, I shared my struggle and feelings. It helped me to heal, slowly. But more than that; it's become a platform for me, as I learn more about this epidemic, to inspire someone who might also be dealing with it. I hope my testimony and experience will help others survive when they feel like giving up. Don't give up, keep fighting and give it to God. It is the only thing that keeps me moving forward each day.
Friday, February 4, 2011
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