In an attempt to get Tayla to be more social, I thought I’d look into some volunteer opportunities she might be interested in… That didn’t pan out but I did find something I was interested in!
I’m not sure what it was about their ad in the volunteer section that made me think of Natalie, only that I did and I couldn’t stop.
She had so many friends and so much family that loved her, yet, I’m sure she felt alone- or at least like she didn’t have anyone she could confide in, without feeling like she was disappointing them.
Ironic isn’t it? How many people feel alone?
Sometimes people find it easier to talk with someone they don’t know. They can be completely open and honest because they’ll never have to meet or even speak to the crisis counselor again. And if one conversation can help a person, even a little bit… help them to feel a little stronger or more capable or even less alone… I wanted to do it.
I signed up, I went through training and started my first shift on June 19th.
The 19th. I wondered if it was a nod from Natalie, a thumbs up kinda thing.
I didn’t have to wonder long.
My first text was a transfer from… Natalie. The young texter was feeling down because she’d lost her grandma and to relax, she played the ukulele.
After my shift, the song “Lost Boy” by Ruth B. played followed by “Can’t Help Falling in Love”. Two songs I associate with my sister.
Maybe I couldn’t help her, but I know I can help someone.
Striving For Sanity 