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Appeals
Winter Appeal 2008
Dear Friends,
The pressures of life are something we all face, no matter who we are. In getting through those tough times, it’s then that we need our family and friends to stand by us with support and understanding, but not everyone is so fortunate.
When Ryan first came to us, his behaviour masked years of violence and rejection. By ten, he’d become violent at school and by fourteen was drinking, smoking cannabis and occasionally doing acid. By fifteen, he was regularly arriving at school stoned and drunk, getting into fights, and getting suspended. The final straw came after a violent beating by his dad, who later had to cut Ryan free having found him with a noose around his neck, unconscious and turning blue.
Halfway through his first prison sentence, Brian his youth worker could only but imagine the horrors that lurked behind those tired eyes as Ryan first shared something of his story. “Brian has been the only constant in my life since that time” said Ryan, a familiar sentiment conveyed to our dedicated Inside Out youth workers.
There are too many young people like Ryan who sadly remain isolated within themselves as they battle their fears, volatility and self-debasing emotions. In turn, they seek refuge in destructive behaviours, all because of the frequent absence of a significant and nurturing adult, especially a loving father in their life.
We want to reach out to all the ‘Ryans’ in this world that we can, and we want to stay for the long haul, but we need your support.
Our many years of experience demonstrate that we’re meant to live in ‘community’, to rely on each other, but many are alienated by the community that they desperately crave and need. It‘s only through the establishment of significant relationships that self-worth can evolve, and for a life to gain meaning and purpose. Yet our opportunity to offer such relationships is now at risk, due to changes in government support.
How can you help?
Through your prayers and generous financial support we can continue to reach out, be a friend, and be there for the long haul.
Please give and help change lives. Thank you for your support.
God Bless,
John Smith
Concern Australia Director
