A Morning Shift

Back in 2014, Carolyn got an early morning shift. The early morning shift usually starts an hour before the school starts. She was usually assigned afternoon shifts and something strange happened. Another employee told her that a few students reached school early. The worker asked her if she could keep an eye on the kids until the teachers and other students arrive. 

Doubting On It

For Carolyn, it was an uncommon thing to happen. Kids never want to go to school early. She understood that there must be some serious issue behind it. She agreed to look after the kids and sat there, thinking about what could be wrong. The kids were silent, they were not disturbing each other, not causing any trouble just silent. 

What Was Bothering Them?

Carolyn wanted to know what’s the matter and decided to ask the children but they seemed to be quite embarrassed when they were asked anything and denied from answering. She knew she couldn’t know the issue unless the kids trust her. What came out after Carolyn started a conversation was so heartbreaking.

Ashamed
A Sad Story

Carolyn tried to ask them the reason for being in school so early. But most of them weren’t interested in telling. She was concerned and didn’t give up. She went on talking to a pair of siblings who wanted to share but were too ashamed for some unknown reason. Carolyn’s kind nature soon gained their trust and then they started speaking.

A Sad Story

Those kids were homeless. Some of them were living in the cars rest in cheap hotels. There were nights on which they had to spend on the streets too. The kids were starving but they also wanted to study and that’s why they were managing to come to school after all the odds of their lives. Carolyn was humble and she knew she has to help the kids.

A Little Help
A Little Help

Carolyn did the important things first. She collected enough food for the kids. She knew this wasn’t an issue that can solve with some food but what she didn’t know was there’s more to the disturbing reality. As the siblings went on talking, Carolyn understood the seriousness of this problem.