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A Different Kind of Love

Sunny Dream’s Youth Home

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9:12 am

Shay got to Sunny Dream’s Youth Home around 9ish. Sunny Dreams is a youth home for girls awarded to the state and runaways. The cutoff age restriction is 17, but there are other programs for ages 18 to 25. Sunny Dream’s Youth Home is a center designed to offer them a brighter future by teaching them how to live independently when that time comes. They also have the option to return home if they choose to do so, and the parents follow the guidelines to give their children a safe home to return to.

Shay entered her office, gathered her material from their last group session, and headed to the counseling room. She did her group session with the girls and then took her one-on-one sessions. While doing some paperwork in her office, a light tap was at her door.

“Come in, doors open,” she said.

Walking in was a young girl whom she hadn’t seen before.

“Come in, sweetheart; how can I help you?” Shay asked.

“Ms. Ramiro,” she stated softly. “Um, the lady in the front told me I could come to talk to you.”

“Yes, that would be correct. Come in and close the door.” Said Lashay as she checked her watch for the time. She’s supposed to be meeting her girls in the next hour.

“Um, well, I uh, I have a problem. I am not sure how to, um.” The girl tried to get her words out as she played with the rings on her finger. She started pacing the office floor, shaking her hands and mumbling.

“It’s okay, sweetheart; whatever you say to me stays with me. You’re safe here.” She explained. Shay made sure that she didn’t make any sudden moves. She didn’t want to scare her. Standing by her desk, she just watched her pace and waited for her to get her to calm down.

“Well, I’m new here. Um, this is harder to say aloud than I thought.” The girl whispered.

“No one is here but you and I, and this is a judge-free zone. So, say it. Like ripping off a Band-Aid.”

The young girl took a deep breath and looked at Lashay. Her lips parted, and the words flowed from her mouth, stabbing Lashay in her heart.

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