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Canoe Trip Provides Chance Away from the CitiesOn a warm and humid summer morning, six teenage boys headed out of Minneapolis up Highway 35 to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). For some of these teens this was their first time leaving Minneapolis. These boys would spend the next four days canoeing the BWCA learning how they individually could handle difficult situations. |
My StoryPeaceMy mom taught me to keep everybody at a distance, and to fight for survival. I came to The Link so I could balance my need for survival with a peaceful life. I have been an active member of the Women Educating Women group for three months, and I feel more comfortable about myself and my surroundings. I now have friends in my neighborhood, and I go to school every day. |
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One night as
the group
was about to
set up camp
for the
evening, the
island they
intended to make home for the night was
full. The boys were frustrated and angry.
That anger grew as they continued on to
the next camp site, and it was full. The
group canoed for three hours stopping at
eight sites before they found an empty
one. The kids let go of their anger and
without complaint, they
each found their place in
setting up camp for the
night. This example of
growth was just one
highlight as the teens
grew personally with a
better understanding
that they could deal with
stresses of life through
their own determination.