path of purpose shelley skarie

story by | patricia carlson

Ayoung girl enters the room. Her eyes are cast down, her long hair falls forward, offering a shield from potential unwanted stares. Her swollen belly reveals changes coming that require maturity beyond her years. Shelley Skarie sees the soon-to-be-young mother, gives her a warm smile and a kind rub on the back. The teenager makes eye contact with Shelley and knows there will be no shame or judgment given here. This place is different. Shelley truly knows how she feels because the pregnant teen is a reflection of Shelley herself.