Dina Winter-Robinson reflects on her experience, stating that despite struggling through homelessness during her teen years, a caring teacher helped her feel valued and heard, emphasizing the significant impact such kindness can have on a young person's life.
'Many people don't know how impactful they are unless you actually tell them. Sometimes they don't even have a clue,' Dina remarked, highlighting how a small act of kindness from her science teacher aided her in navigating a difficult phase of her life.
'I felt ashamed and told nobody,' shared Dina regarding her and her sister's situation amid their homelessness. The fear of repercussions kept them silent, underscoring the stigma surrounding homelessness.
'It often took us an hour to get there,' Dina recounted about her daily challenges. Each day was an ordeal of commuting to school which often left her feeling anxious and unseen in the classroom.
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