This story is about three young survivors, siblings, all under the age of nine. O.U.R. rescued them about three years ago. The oldest girl had to take care of her younger sister and brother, as they did not have a stable family environment. These children missed out on many childhood experiences. The O.U.R. Aftercare Team had the opportunity to visit them a while after their rescue. After a coloring activity they all participated in, the aftercare staff told the children they would receive a sticker for completing their coloring page. The two sisters paused and then asked, “Wait. What’s a sticker?” A few other girls were surprised by their question and responded, “You don’t know what a sticker is? They are so cool! It’s this piece of paper that’s sticky with a fun design, and you can stick it on things!” It was very endearing to hear these young children explain what a sticker is in their own words! When the two sisters got their very first sticker, they were beyond elated. The little group was excited to see these sisters’ reactions and happily placed stickers on one other. It was a very sweet moment, witnessing two little girls experience a simple, childhood novelty for their first time. We are so grateful for our Aftercare Team and partners who are helping these strong, young survivors learn what it means to be a kid again, one sticker at a time!
This story is about three young survivors, siblings, all under the age of nine. O.U.R. rescued them about three years ag... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CEkrNhloiNJ
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