A Love Forged In Ruins
Jaden stayed close to Damian at first, eyes sharp and wary, like he wasn’t sure how to fit in yet.
By noon, teens and mentors filled the park—there were games, storytelling circles, career booths, and even a spoken word stage. I gave my usual welcome speech, trying not to let my nerves show. I was used to presenting to donors, but talking to these kids—kids who’d been forgotten, displaced, or underestimated—always hit different.
“We don’t need perfect,” I said into the mic, locking eyes with the crowd. “We need people who show up. That’s what changes the story.”
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