grannys gone and done it

[Wishing4Wings]

Quote: These were kids that ran afoul of the law and were facing 5 years in CYA (California Youth Authority) or 18 months in treatment. Crimes were various, most not too serious, some pretty bad. All kids were substance abusers, all were classified SED (Serious Emotional Disturbance). They came from all over the state, as you would not want former crime partners in treatment together. Also, this was a hands off, complete compliance program. The kids agree to follow the rules, and they would be returned to CYA if they fought or walked out, or were noncompliant in other ways (like refusing to work toward high school diploma), so I felt fairly safe most of the time. Most dangerous part was getting to work in a bad part of San Francisco, avoiding the crack heads and aggressive prostitutes who didn't want other women walking through their territory. 180º from how I grew up and anything that ever happened in my straight and narrow life!!

Anyway, I was there as a school teacher and not part of their therapy or treatment. But what an education I got. They'd tell me so-and-so will hurt herself if she has a chance. Okay, I think, we're good, no dissections or chemical labs. Nooo, caught her carving on her arm with a staple she found on the floor. Oy. We tried to focus on the future, give them some skills they could use, hope of a job. A few of them should have made it I think, but others were just putting in the time, you could tell.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

It certainly does!!

Breaking daylight here so gotta love ya and leave ya for now, off to sort the birds out.

Thanks guys, see you all later

 

[twisted-acres-farm]

Quote:
I am interested !! but was also hoping that all the good you do for them might continue on and you would hear about it. My ex-girlfriend's step son just got busted again sunday with a class C felony and as he was on probation thinking jail time for him. Hopefully he can "dry out" and get the treatment he needs while locked up.

 

[twisted-acres-farm]

It certainly does!!

Breaking daylight here so gotta love ya and leave ya for now, off to sort the birds out.

Thanks guys, see you all later

hoping you and harry horse can have a nice ride today.

 

[twisted-acres-farm]

good night mutt sweet dreams and warm fuzzies.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

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x2!

 

[Wishing4Wings]

good night mutt sweet dreams and warm fuzzies.

x2 again!

 

[twisted-acres-farm]

almost midnight here and the dogs have NOT adjusted to the new time. So I should hit the rack as well

sweet dreams and warm fuzzies to all going to bed and hope you all have a great day to those just getting up.

TTFN

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Good night!

 

[Dannachic]

Danna, have you ever tried a nettie pot? They feel strange bur work wonders for sinuses.

i have heard of them but never tried it..i use saline alot seems to help.