I have not read anything since I finished The Lost Boy because I’ve been really busy. But I had some more things to say about The Lost Boy so I guess I’ll write about that.
I always knew I wanted a career in mental health care so I attended a health career expo last week and everything I learned got me thinking about what happened to David Pelzer. I then knew I wanted to work with children. I asked a social worker at the expo about the demand for workers in adoption agencies. He explained that they weren’t very high and it would be extremely hard to get a good job in one.
That night I finished The Lost Boy and I had made my choice. I wanted to work with foster children. These jobs are always in demand because of the stereotypes people believe against foster children (i.e. they are not wanted because they are bad kids. Which we know is not true from Dave). These kids need someone they can rely on and know that they will always be there for them. I want to be that person.
If Dave Pelzer could help me make a huge decision like this, I imagine he has helped many more with his story. Thanks Dave :)
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Awww your post made me tear up. I promise you I really don't cry all the time! I think that you would make a fabulous social worker. You can attend the U of S or the U of R if you want to stay in Saskartchewan. I think that being a social worker, in the area that you have specified, you would be an extremely rewarding job. It is interesting how books can truly inspire us. What would our world be like without books and people's stories?
ReplyDeleteThanks for you sharing your thoughts Casie.