Help those that are facing giants!

Hey hey! Welcome to my BRAND NEW blog, Face Your Giants! I am so excited for you to come along with me on this journey. I'm going to be covering some sensitive topics surrounding social issues such as abuse, addictions, homelessness and so forth. This blog is actually twofold. I am a coach for those that are suffering through cycles of abuse, addiction, and other afflictions, and I also blog in order to educate people who are not struggling, to teach them how they can truly help. Not enough time and attention is given to these issues in ways that are meaningful, or that have an actual impact on society.

Let's get real, most people or businesses throw money at certain organizations and then forget about it. They feel as if they've done their part by giving a few bucks, and can feel good for the rest of the year. Then, take the tax deduction and feel even better. Am I saying these are selfish or bad people? ABSOLUTELY NOT. But, as a society, we need to think about how we can help put an end to some of these problems, for some of these people. No, we will never be able to help everyone. But one is better than none. Even helping one person is going to take more than money. It's going to require someone taking a personal interest in someone's life.

That's why I created this blog, while in the middle of a few other ventures. I want to bring awareness to some of these issues, and also educate people on how you and I can have a meaningful impact in the lives of people that are suffering from certain afflictions. It's easy to get overwhelmed with the amount of charities and organizations out there that claim to help others. You never know who you're really supporting, or whose pockets you're lining.

I promised to keep my first post short and sweet. So, I'll leave you with the first tip you need to know in order to actually help people in need. Ready for it?

Keep it local. I know...mind blowing right? But, seriously, if you keep your dollars and volunteer time local, you have a better understanding of where that money is going and how it is being used. Yes, starving kids in Africa are sad to s

ee. But, do you really know that your money is going towards feeding them once a day? Yeah, me either. So, keep it local to you. Give to those in your own community.

Now, I'm not saying if there's a major disaster that you shouldn't support those affected. I'm talking about your normal daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly donations. Or however often you give. Consider giving to organizations that are working with women OR men who have been abused, or to men and women needing a second chance after incarceration. Give to those organizations that are working their butts off helping people overcome addictions. Those are the people that really need your dollars. Put your money where your mouth is. Don't just talk about how sad it is that "Jack" turned his life around in prison, is obeying all the laws, but can't find a job or a place to live. Donate to organizations that help Jack find an apartment or a job. That way Jack doesn't have to turn to sleeping on the streets, or finding his own kind of "side hustle" to pay for supper.

Thanks for reading, and I hope I have made you think just a little bit. It's a never ending battle it seems, and there's no light at the end of the tunnel for fixing the problems society faces today. But, that doesn't mean we should turn a blind eye and think someone else will help Jack find a place to lay his head.

Until next time, Tracy