Dreamcatchers for Abused Children is a non-profit organization devoted to reform of abused children. According to their website, their main goal is to “educate the public on all aspects of child abuse such as symptoms, intervention, prevention, statistics, reporting, and helping victims locate the proper resources necessary to achieve a full recovery.”
Recently, the organization shared a heartbreaking list written by a child from Oklahoma who ended up in the foster system after enduring severe abuse from both his parents who were heavy alcoholics. The boy never experienced love or the joys a childhood normally brings. All he ever knew was negligence and starvation.
Years went by before a neighbor noticed that horrible things were taking place in the boy’s home and decided to alert social services.
Once police intervened, the boy was taken to the Dreamcatchers for Abused Children organization who made sure the little one ends in a new and loving home.
Finally, when the organization found the perfect family and shared the great news with the boy, he made a wish list on which he included all the things he wanted in his new forever home.
Needless to say, the list melted many people’s hearts. Many took their time to comment how the things on the list are not something a child should dream of because they should have them automatically as most of them are just basic needs.
This is the list:
“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 bug 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 list is a reminder that we should never take the things we have for granted.
Elvis Presley’s Grandson Takes the Stage and Shows His Talent
Dakota Striplin made a daring assertion on “The Voice,” implying he might be the grandchild of the late, great Elvis Presley, in the thrilling world of talent competitions. Dakota mesmerized the judges and audience with her soul-stirring performance of “Love Me Tender,” bringing back memories of Elvis with every note. With just his guitar for accompaniment, he gave a captivating and stirring performance.
The first judge was clearly captivated as Dakota’s ethereal voice filled the room; she turned her chair in appreciation and put her hand over her heart. Not long later, an additional judge, captivated by his captivating aura and remarkable voice, quickly turned around, anxious to discover the origin of this exquisite performance.
The judges questioned him about his song selection and sources of musical inspiration after his performance. Dakota spoke movingly about his family’s relationship with Elvis, describing his grandmother’s happy recollections of seeing him perform. He teased the judges with a funny joke about having a family link to the King of Rock and Roll, which made them laugh and joke about how much they looked alike.
Dakota added to the mystery by talking about other enigmatic parts of his ancestry, such as a major DNA discovery that raised questions about his confirmed pedigree and suggested a possible connection to Elvis Presley.
Experience Dakota Striplin’s captivating performance and fascinating background by watching the entire film below.
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