A charity group published a photo of a wish list written by an Oklahoma foster child in 2015. “When we think about how horrible things are, we MUST always remember the children who have nothing,” their caption says. “Who loves us?” Despite the fact that they provide no other information about the child, the list speaks volumes about the type of home they may have been raised in. The products stated are so simple and straightforward to offer that the child thought they had to ask for them. This list could help people decide whether or not they want to adopt or foster a child.

Dreamcatchers for Abused Children’s aim is to educate about child abuse and assist victims in finding services to help them heal. They also share experiences about these concerns and provide information about the symptoms of child abuse to look out for, intervention strategies, preventative tactics, and children’s rights and safety. [1] Reading about molested children is both terrible and painful. However, a few words penned by an abused child might have an even greater impact. This was certainly the case when Dreamcatchers for Abused Children released one foster child’s family wish list, which shattered everyone’s heart.

“Things I want in my family: I want food and water. Don’t hit on me. A house with running water and lights. I want love. Mom and dad don’t fight. I want no drugs. Don’t kill my pets. Help with school. Nice clean clothes. No lice. No bug in house. Clean house. Clean bed with covers. Don’t sell my toys. Treated fair. Don’t get drunk. TV in house. Let me keep my games. School stuff. Nice shoes. My own comb. Soap. Nice house and safe. AC and heater. Coat. Toothbrush.”