Today’s Teen Story is written by Mary Martin, former Volunteer Director and long-time volunteer and youth advocate. When Sasha first came to the youth centre, she seemed to be hiding behind her hair with an iron mask over her emotions.…
“Every year a couple of teens die tragically, often because of suicide. There’s nothing we can do about it. It’s inevitable.” These words were spoken to me by a long-time educator with the school board. Though I knew her sentiments…
“He said he wouldn’t show anyone! He said the picture would just be for him! He even said he loved me and would never do anything to hurt me!” Candice first came to the Youth Centre with her parents. They had called…