Some of my most fulfilling moments as a social worker come from watching young people rediscover their worth and voice.
Recently, I had the joy of taking two foster girls—ages 13 and 16—on a special trip to see “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” in Winston-Salem. Both teens are talented artists, and I wanted them to see how creativity can be both a reflection of pain and a pathway toward healing.
When we stepped into the exhibit, we were surrounded by swirling color and light—Van Gogh’s paintings brought to life in every direction. We talked about his struggles with mental health and how, even through darkness, he continued to create beauty. The girls connected deeply with his story; they, too, have known hardship and moments of feeling unseen…