

CASA of the Northern Hills - Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children
The following is a letter written by a 9 year-old CASA child, copied just as she wrote it:
I didn't like it when you didn't go to your therapist because then my brother and I didn't get to come home. I hated it when you didn't tell daddy to stop hitting us. I was tired of daddy hitting us. I wanted you to be there all the time to protect us.
I felt sad when you and daddy would lock me and my brother in our room. We just sat on our bed and felt sad. I was disappointed that you didn't feed me. I felt awful when you closed my door and I heard you eating. What I wanted was food.
I felt afraid when you left me and my brother with daddy and he treated us bad. I was afraid that daddy would hit us. I was scared because you would hit us too. I wanted you and daddy to stop hitting us. I wanted you to hug me and say nice things like I love you and you are sweet.
I'm sorry that our family didn't get along. I didn't mean to get you in trouble. I just wanted to feel safe. I wish we could have stayed together. I still love you because you are my mommy. Thank you for taking me shopping and buying me nice clothes. I forgive you for hitting me and not feeding me. I want to have a nice family and I do. I wish that you have a good life.
Love, Emily*





