Need #4

Hello Everyone,

Today is the third rainy day here...and I mean rain...pouring rain. The rivers are going to flood for sure.

Before we talk about the last need, we can take a moment to honor MLK on this 40th year of his death. I remember that day clearly...i was 15 years old. I lived in Baltimore and we had a city curfew of 5pm. the day after his death for a number of days. There were hundreds of fires and lootings in the city. It was sad and scary. So much hatred and hostility. Such a loss for our world.

Need #4

The characteristics of this need when unmet are:

submissive
lacking confidence
feeling inferior
irresponsible
helpless
undisciplined
easily led

The characteristics of this need when it is met in negative ways is:

ditatorial
reckless, macho
bullying
sexually exploitative
manipulative
rebellious
defiant of authority

Wow. We see a lot of youth in our shelter who exhibit these traits. Knowing what need this behavior reflects would be helpful.

So what are the needs? #1, #2, #3, and #4.

Go ahead and take a guess.

Monday we will wrap up the Circle of Courage. Meanwhile I hope you have a good weekend. I am off to Baltimore to visit my family.

Take care,

LA