By Bianca | Project Assistant
In Denmark, there are on average 1-2 children in each class who grow up among alcohol abuse at home. These numbers show the urgency of helping children of parents struggling with addictions. Until today there were no services for children who grew up in abusive environments in Læs ø, a Danish island, which has almost 1800 inhabitants. We are thrilled to announce the inauguration of the first support services in Læs ø. The new services are a cooperation between the Barnet Bla Hus Frederikshavn and the municipality of Læs ø. Hopefully the work of the Barnet Bla Hus can be carried out to L æs ø and impact the lives of many children as it does in Fredrikshavn.
One of many whose lives have been changed by Blue Cross Denmark is Kristina. Today, Kristina is a 27-year old, independent woman who has learned to deal with her challenges. Kristina's mother was an alcoholic, which is why she bounced back and forth between different orphanages and her mother for several years before she and her little sister were placed in foster care. The foster family was a safe and stable home, but the hard start in life and the many separations left deep marks in Kristina.
A few years ago, after several years of counselling, Kristina sought help from TUBA, which is part of Blue Cross Denmark. There she had the opportunity to meet others, who face similar challenges. "In the group I found out that we were very similar even though we had grown up very differently. I found out that there were others in this world who felt like me. I could say things to them that I would never say to others, " says Kristina. “I have more self-confidence now. I dare to tell how I feel and how I experience things, even the things that are difficult to grasp. I have learned that I matter to this world and to others." At Blue Cross Denmark, Kristina has learned how to cope with hardship in her life and how to manage her life. She is convinced that TUBA impacted her life a lot.
Since children are really vulnerable, an abusive environment has an impact on their whole life. If we manage to help them at an early age, it is possible to stop any harm and protect them from suffering. Thank you for everything you give to change the lives of many!
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