Dreamcatchers for Abused Children is a compassionate non-profit organization focused on transforming the lives of abused children. Their primary mission is to inform the community about child abuse in all its forms, including recognizing symptoms, steps for intervention, and ways to prevent it. They also provide support to victims, helping them access essential resources for a full recovery.
Recently, Dreamcatchers shared a profoundly touching list from a young boy in Oklahoma. This child, unfortunately, found himself in the foster care system after suffering severe neglect and abuse by his alcoholic parents. Throughout his early years, he was deprived of love and the simple joys of childhood, experiencing only neglect and hunger.
His ordeal continued for years until a vigilant neighbor noticed troubling signs and reached out to social services for help.
When the authorities intervened, this brave boy was brought under the care of Dreamcatchers for Abused Children, who were committed to ensuring he would find a new home filled with love and care.
As the organization succeeded in finding him a wonderful family, they shared the joyful news with the boy. Filled with hope, he crafted a wish list, listing the simple dreams he longed for in his new life.
The contents of his list touched the hearts of many. People were moved to see that the items he desired were not extravagant but were instead basic necessities that every child should inherently have.
His list went like this:
“Things I want in my family: I want food and water. Don’t hit on me. A house with running water and lights. I want love. Mom and dad don’t fight. I want no drugs. Don’t kill my pets. Help with school. Nice clean clothes. No lice. No bugs in house. Clean house. Clean bed with covers. Don’t sell my toys. Treated fair. Don’t get drunk. TV in house. Let me keep my school stuff. Nice shoes. My own comb, soap. Nice house and safe and heater, coat. Toothbrush.”
This poignant list serves as a powerful reminder not to take the many comforts we enjoy in life for granted.
Do share this heartwarming story with your friends and family to spread awareness and compassion.
