Serenity (Part Two) Group Homes Suck!
04/13/23 • 28 min
In part two of Serenity's story she shares her experiences in homeless shelters, domestic abuse shelters and eventually juvenile hall. At 13 years old her mother abandons the family. Serenity finds herself being responsible for her siblings while navigating the complicated and sometimes harrowing government social systems. Serenity offers some solutions on how to improve these systems in hopes that others do not have to experience the same injustices.
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In part two of Serenity's story she shares her experiences in homeless shelters, domestic abuse shelters and eventually juvenile hall. At 13 years old her mother abandons the family. Serenity finds herself being responsible for her siblings while navigating the complicated and sometimes harrowing government social systems. Serenity offers some solutions on how to improve these systems in hopes that others do not have to experience the same injustices.
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