ColoradoSun

 ASecondChance?

  By Vonia Martin 2024

  A few months ago I applied for a writing job, with no hope of getting it yet I did. I was so excited with disbelief I accidentally deleted it. I thought I had blown it because the date on the email was 11/23 and I hadn’t checked my email in a while. I don’t know if I am knowledgeable enough to complete the project because I have no real support or help but I would like to try. 

  You see, I was a foster kid who aged out of the system in AZ. Back then they just cut you loose at 18, with nothing. Some how I managed to survive and try and thrive but everything seemed against me, especially myself. It is so hard for me to imagine being successful or doing anything worth while because I’m not worth while but I am.

Since I dropped the ball, I am thinking about going to Texas and writing about the program they are doing there with their homeless. This way I don’t have to start from scratch trying to find people to help. I know there is no shortage of these people, I just don’t have the resources to make that happen. 

  I am so ashamed and disappointed in myself for missing this opportunity. I am really sorry for those I could have helped with this project. There is no reason for you to give me a second chance except that I could really use it. I believe I can be the voice for my people and their struggles if you can take another chance.