Great Transitions

Dear Mom-
... You were the one who changed my life when you adopted me. I know how I make some stupid or irresponsible choices. I kind of wish I could go back and change all the irresponsible choices I did make. . . . I know you are a great mother .... The workshop has taught me that you don’t get mad at me just because I do something wrong, but that you love me enough to get mad at me. I love you with all my heart ...

Your Daughter

Dear Mom-

Thank you for believing in me and sending me to workshop. I have learned how to choose good friends from the bad and how some of my friends really are not good friends. I have also learned how to tell if I'm being a brat and how to get it out of me. I was surprised that I made friends quickly at workshop. I could trust most of the people here. I hope to bring back a great attitude and the ability to make the right choices in life.

Love, R.

Dear Dad-

I know you believe in me enough to know I will be able to dwell in this safe environment. What I have learned is: that people like and deserve true and sincere apologies, and how to control my inner brat. I know we don't always get along, but I really know you love me. I thought I was going to be the only one with family problems but I wasn't even close! I hope I can bring back to our family that I am going to control my brat and cope with (name withheld) until this whole thing is over. And, I really want to become more respectful of people's feelings! Thanks!

Love, K.