We create safe listening spaces for young people
that encourage inclusion, foster wellbeing,
& nurture hope.

A poem by K, aged 19, from around the campfire:

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In the cold and windy drizzly weather

sunshine appears from nowhere

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We gather close in the night sky by the campfires flare

laughing, smiling, dancing in the smoke and flames

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As friends grew closer, hearts the same,

bonds are made

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A family not of blood, but bond and connection

of shared stories and a common ground

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Though trials where brain feels like exploding

Mental health a tender fight

but we brighten in each other’s light

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With christian songs and prayers to share

we found some peace in open air

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Singing my lighthouse in the cold starry night

Voices rising, Spirits bright

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Sunny personalities heated the space with love and hope

Even when the dark clouds tried to erase the joyful memories

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This is belonging - not just a word

But something lived and deeply heard

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In the beautiful bright light of the campfire

To the friendships created by the strength of bonding

with people you may not know

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Together we are hopeful

And rise above the cold and wind

And celebrate our differences.