Dr. Emily Jones

and they find a place that they belong.

Everything for me that I've learned in counseling comes back to people are looking for a connection.

And for me, like for us as Christians, like we know what that calling and that longing in their hearts are, right?

But people are, that's what everybody's seeking.

That's what everybody's after.

And a lot of times kids that are struggling can find that community and can find that belonging in places that may not be the healthiest

But they belong somewhere.

You know what I mean?

And so, like, that's the draw.

It's like kids want to move.

Yes.

Well, and the reality is, is for kids that are different, you know, like, are they always accepted at school?

Are they always accepted at church?

And the reality is, is like, no, because we don't do well with people that are different from us.

You know what I'm saying?

And so, like, if I'm going to find if I can find my people over here.

And, like, honestly.

I was just going to say, more than anything, it's sad, like, to me because I'm like, okay, so where have we missed, like, where have we missed the mark of making sure that people feel known and connected and loved for who they are, right?

Because you can't draw people if you're not willing to go towards them.

So.