You don’t need perfect words.
You can start with: “Something is wrong, and I need help.” You do not have to explain everything at once.
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Luke’s Light: One Minute of Help
Short readings inspired by Luke’s love of creating stories and videos. No autoplay, sound, or personal questions.
In immediate danger, call 911 when it is safe to do so. Choosing any button on this site does not dispatch help or file a report.
You can care about someone and still need help.
Love and worry can exist together. You can speak about your own safety without choosing a side in an adult disagreement.
Support during family changesIf the first person didn’t listen.
You still deserve support. Try another qualified adult or a trained counselor. Asking again does not mean you did anything wrong.
Talk with someoneHelping a friend without handling it alone.
You can listen and help a friend connect with a qualified adult. You do not have to investigate or fix what is happening yourself.
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