Steven, a teen from Walla Walla, Washington, did what so many other teens do: He smoked weed and took an array of other drugs. He was put on probation for criminal offenses and, at the age of 17, he nearly killed himself from an overdose. He skipped enough school that he was on the verge of being expelled. He said he hated authority and the government.
Bella is a beautiful, loving young woman and a courageous survivor. In her short life she has had many very difficult and traumatic experiences, but she has overcome them so that at this time she can only be described as a wonderful success story.
Navarre First Assembly of God danced the night away with some children from Uganda Saturday night as a traveling choir, Watoto, made a stop along their six-month U.S. tour.
Florida has the third highest number of sex trafficking cases in the country. These victims, frequently young girls roughly 12-years-old, are forced into prostitution where they may see as many as 30 “johns” or purchasers of sex, a night.
Shelter House and Project Respect kicked off Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month by hosting Quest 4 Respect, a social media scavenger hunt for teens. Dozens of young people dashed around Destin Commons Feb. 3 snapping pictures on Instagram. The pictures were based on clues that carried messages about healthy relationships and warning signs for unsafe relationships.
Almost 3-year-old Charlotte is much like any other child, so it seems. She loves Mickey Mouse and her big sister Clara. She likes to dance and sing. She swims in the pool and plays the day away. But behind the smiles and laughter, Charlotte is very different from other children her age.
When parents are handed a diagnosis for their children, it can be a life altering moment. Autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other diagnoses come with unique and unimaginable challenges.
