Strategies of Hope
They were all frowning with concentration, at their desks, writing notes and drawing their poster. The team of young men and women were invited to present a time of strength in their life and to describe in detail what they felt particularly proud of. Their quiet concentration gave me a chance to look at everyone. To try and read the faces half hidden by the masks. One young man’s expression showed maturity beyond his years, some lines maybe a mark of hardship. He was the one to jump up, keen to be our first presenter. He could not wait to…