Invisible Child

Generally I reserve Wednesday's for a Fit Chick post but while prowling the status updates on my Facebook timeline I came across a story in the New York Times that just grabbed my attention and would not let go.  The article is called "Invisible Child-Girl in The Shadows:  Dasani's Homeless Life" written by Andrea Elliott (photographs by Ruth Fremson).  Dasani's Homeless Life is the tale of 11 year old Dasani, her everyday struggle in an ever-changing city and her fight to overcome a life riddled with homelessness.

This story is moving, sad, filled with hope, and nonetheless needs to be told.  Along with Dasani there are millions of other homeless and hungry children that need their stories to be told.  This article gives us a small glimpse into their lives.  Their stories and circumstances may be different but they all are just as heart-wrenching.   I encourage as many as possible to read this article, it is poignant and beautifully written.

Girl in The Shadows:  Dasani's Homeless Life 

http://www.nytimes.com/projects/2013/invisible-child/?smid=pl-share

Thank you for reading.

Photos courtesy of nytimes.com