This week we hosted three powerful Point Break sessions for Schenectady HS freshmen, as we work our way through the entire class. The fast paced day of games, discussions and teaching times keeps the kids engaged and learning crucial honest communication skills.
Each day seems to bring with it a different group of kids who are struggling with slightly different issues in their lives. One day, 90% of the room stepped forward saying that "Drugs or alcohol are or have been a problem in my family". Another day, 80% shared that they had seen domestic violence in their home. And a third day brought a group in which 75% had seriously considered hurting themselves by cutting, burning or other means as a way to deal with the pain in their lives.
In total this week, we hosted 215 students at our City Life Center, and by the end of the week, 16 of those had stepped forward to let their peers, teachers and guidance councilors know that they have a current plan for taking their lives and desire help.
Giving kids this outlet for taking off their masks and being real with the struggles and the pains in their lives allows them to begin the healing process, and we are so honored to be in a position to help kids address these deep wounds and to find hope.
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