Tarique's Voice has touched a few here at there all over the world

Awww I get so amazed when I look to see where the views are coming from only to see that they are all over the world.  Now there is a bonus that people are coming to the site, but it is sad to know that in reality people are bullied every where around the world it is not just America.  Bullies DO NOT discriminate people and this just proves it.
It does not matter where you live, what language you speak, what God you worship there is no doubt going to be a bully standing there waiting to hit their mark.
To date we have had the following countries:
United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Nigeria, United Kingdom, Norway, Argentina, Germany, France, Egypt, Poland and Tel Aviv-Israel.
Is that not just amazing!  As one we will make a difference and YOUR voice will be heard all over the world. "One Bully at a Time"

The golden road is always better with a friend!

Today is a great day!

Today is a great day!

"Forget yesterday it has already forgotten you.
Don’t sweat tomorrow you haven’t even met.
Instead, open your eyes and your heart to a truly precious gift TODAY."

Borrowed this from an inspirational link on Facebook called "Woman" they have the best inspirational post every day.

 

I had to steal this statement from my daughter's old blog that she had a few year's back called "Dear Hanya a Teen's Perspective."  It is so true, why do we worry about what happened yesterday and instead focus on what path we can do that we don't make the same poor choices that we made even moments before?

Free will is just that! It is free and it is ours to do with as we please. DON'T ever let anyone tell you otherwise. Be you and only you!  This my friend is what makes you unique.

Words to Live by

Wisdom Wednesday

"I know sometimes it feels like you can't win no matter what you do, but the point is that YOU ARE DOING SOMETHING. Let the haters fall to the side while you get back up and try again. Just stay positive and keep going." - T-Pain

"Take a long pause ...breathe and know that things are happening for you not to you." - Ashton Kutcher

"Some people may hate you for being different and not living by SOCIETY's standards, but deep down they wish they had the courage to do the same." - kevin Hart via Renechia Starks

 

What is your thoughts you would like to share for Wisdom Wednesday?

Send them in to:
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We would love to hear what you have to say

A look over the past 6 months here at Tarique's Voice

Over the past year since I started Tariques-Voice, I have encountered many sleepless nights, tears, self-doubt and anger with the more intense research and stories that were shared with me.
I started this organization because of the torment that my son Tarique had endured over and over.  We all can remember the anger that spilled over into my heart when the straw broke the camel's back that one late fall night my son laid in agony and pain over some poor choices of others.  Can I state that it was a hate crime or that it was plain and simple an assault maybe so....but as a social worker and as a mom taking it from my own son Tarique's book I choose to use the words "Poor Choices".  There were so many ways that night could have lead us down many paths. My son was the one who said "let's forgive, move on and create a SAFE PLACE others can come and get help. Mom a place they can know that others share the same thoughts, feelings and desires to help another".  My GOD a child that has been through hell and back is stating FORGIVENESS.  Even after what came to light of all the things that happened to him he said MOM FORGIVE and EDUCATE.

I have taken this road all by myself over the months. We are a simple family, a family that works hard for every single cent that comes into this house.  But with any amazing grass roots movement sacrifice must come from some where. My family was willing to cut back on that family outing, new clothes or whatever it took to be able to support the needs of Tarique's Voice and getting the word out there.  I even took on a second job, my husband 3 just so we could keep this going.

With that being said we are averaging approximately 100 views of the website a week, over 1692 views of the blog and numerous emails of support and stories that individuals have wanted to share.  Now while that might not sound like many please keep in mind 1 "ONE" is to many.  NO child should ever feel alone, no child should ever feel the need to cut, to do drugs, to take pills, to think of ways to die, to think of ways to kill, join a gang, prostitute to belong and have a family. NO child should be less than that living the life of a child.......

So when you go out and start your day please think of that.
Thank you all for your support and guidance as we continue you this journey.

Summer time reach out

The summer is full of fun and exciting time for the kids who often in that last month of school count down the day on their calendar when they can escape those long hallways of dread.  But for some they know that the summer means long days of being alone with no one not even their parents who are often working long hours.
I saw this picture of a little girl and her dog along the water. It made me think of how some children only have that family dog, cat or even a pet fish to keep them company.  Some kids would rather be in those halls of "Dread" just so they had some sort of social action.  Not every one can afford the YMCA, summer camps or even transporation to a local playground.  Many won't go to a local playground out of fear that they might run into that one kid who just doesn't want them there.
Would it not be nice to have a "safe place" for them to go, hang out and speak to someone that is sharing the same feelings and desires as themselves?  A place they can go and participate in maybe Art class, gardening, yoga, cooking or other groups that they can just express themselves at the same time build on successful relationship skills, coping skills?  A place like no other that is for children that are bullied or want help for being a bully.  A place parents who can come together and have support groups.
During school if a kid is bullied they may or may not be able to go to their school counselor.  Studies show that many do not because they are afraid someone is going to see them doing it. And you know the old saying is: Snitches get stitches.  My goal is to have a "safe place" that kids can go and express themselves and participate in Mental Health programs to work on their inside feelings as well as assuring them that they are loved, people do care and they are worth something. Many do not feel that way.  Teachers don't always have time and if we can get the community involved this is going to make a huge difference.  Think about it.
If we dream it, it will happen I promise you.
It takes a Village to raise a child....