A Wish List from an Oklahoma Foster Child
Dreamcatchers for Abused Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding abused children, focuses on educating the public about child abuse. Their mission includes raising awareness about symptoms, intervention strategies, prevention, statistics, reporting, and helping victims find resources for full recovery.
Recently, a heart-wrenching wish list was shared by Dreamcatchers for Abused Children from a young boy in Oklahoma. His story is a poignant reminder of the suffering endured by many foster children.
Subjected to severe abuse by alcoholic parents, the boy’s life was marked by neglect and hunger until he was placed into the foster care system. A neighbor, noticing the dire conditions, alerted social services, leading to intervention by the police. Dreamcatchers for Abused Children then helped find the boy a loving new home.
When the organization informed the boy about his new family, he created a wish list for his future home. This list, reflecting his most basic needs and desires, has touched many hearts. Most of the items are fundamental necessities, highlighting a stark contrast between his past and his hopes for the future. The list also underscores the simple but profound wishes of a child who has known too little comfort.
Here’s the list:
In my family, I wish for food and water.
Please keep a distance.
A home with running water and electricity.
I long for love.
I hope my parents don’t argue.
Please avoid giving me medications.
Please take care of my dogs.
I need some help with my studies.
Clean clothes are important to me.
No lice or pests in the home.
Regular dusting and vacuuming.
Use bed covers.
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