Kr sent us the below note of her appreciation and of Ta’s
Hi-
I know it was a very emotional day. Talaya is such a neat young lady with so much potential . I hope she can get the help that she needs and deserves. When I was sitting with her last night she wanted me to share certain things with staff. This is what she wanted me to share with the two of you. These are her words.
Sharon- You are a good mindfulness instructor. You are a strong woman and have a strong and soothing voice. I appreciate all that you did to try and help me. We need these lessons even when it is hard. I want to work on being kinder to myself and you helped me see that I need to be. Thank you.
Suzanne- I appreciate all that you did for me. You have a kind smile and I know you care about us. I hope you keep doing the group because us girls really need this. I hope to believe in myself like you believed in me. Thank you.
With so many we never know the results of our work. We are often just planting seeds. She could see the kindness that each of you display and she appreciated it, even if it didn’t seem like it.
Thank you for all that you do!! The fact that she identified both of you as someone she wanted me to pass a message onto is a testament to your hard work and the need for this program!
Now we are left with deep sadness, spontaneous tears, feeling of loss and inability to reach out, for now. We will ask Kr what we can do. What is the reality for Ta and for the girls. I wish I knew the dynamics of how she reacted to others. What was she feeling, what brought her here, what was her experience with trauma? Frankly, we never carried the burden of being around her 24/7 and all of the compassion we bring to this situation, cannot in any way help assess what was the right thing to do. My lessons are:
Goodbye, Ta. I hope that you can make a difference in your life as you find people providing you with solutions to your being.
