05/03/2024
The safe space that SAFE Center provided today really shined bright. It was wild to see how quickly our young people were ready to scrap an activity they have never once even tried. And guess what fear was preventing them from an enriching experienceโฆ good olโ peer pressure, you guessed it. But what they quickly realized is that the choices they make can be their own, and the fears of impending Monday judgment at school, is just a fear nothing more nothing less. After 5 min. of being uncomfortable, mixed with 5 min of having to be brave, they were flying those kites as high, happy and free as all young people should be allowed to. And the real kicker wasโฆ. you know who came over to join em ๐ yup, theyโre friends. Who also just happened to be expert kite flyers ๐ who had never flown a kite before ๐คฃ.
The look and attitude of I did what I wanted despite what my peers think is quite possibly the antithesis of being in Middle School. And we love that for them. Have a great weekend, and stay fly, always! ๐๐พ๐