"I get abused and hurt so much, and no one seems to care..."
These are real words written by a real girl. There are thousands more
just like her. Her pain is real. Her story is true. But her voice has
been hidden... until now.
For those who will dare to listen to the truth, tragedy, and triumph
found in the desperate words of a generation eclipsed by the white noise
of a culture too busy to care, there are incredible stories to be
unearthed. This book is a shocking, inspirational exposé of just a few
of these stories--hidden in plain sight. It is written in response to
thousands of personal letters and messages, both for those in crisis
and for those who share that crisis with them everyday. These are the
stories, the responses, and ultimately the hope that we all should own
for each other.
As one of the most sought-after public speakers in the world, Reggie
Dabbs has shared his own incredible story with millions of adults and
students each year for the past twenty-five years. Because of social
media, many of them share their own stories with him in return. These
letters contain their stories with names and details changed to protect
their anonymity, having otherwise been kept in their original form. They
are followed by Reggie's actual response of hope to that individual.
John Driver, MS--a former public secondary educator, as well as a
fifteen-year community youth advocate and mentor--adds additional
insight and "Breathable Moments" for educators, parents, friends, and
family.
Equipping readers to help those in crisis continue breathing another
day, Just Keep Breathing provides both the inspiration and the
information needed to respond confidently and appropriately--and see
those we care about make it to another sunrise.
