Achieving and maintaining sobriety is hard work, and no one should do it alone. This is especially true for young people navigating adolescence, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Big Little Bows provide our Little Bows with an expert but neutral party who listens and supports them without judgment—helping them see the light at the end of the tunnel. Big Bow’s are not just any adult mentor; they’ve successfully faced similar challenges with substances, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
There’s no escaping that LGBTQIA+ youth have it tough, especially when they also struggle with substance abuse and lack of support.
Your donation of time or money or both… can help us to help at-risk youths.
*National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics 2021
**Movement Advancement Program 2021
“Can I turn back time? No. But if I could, I would want a mentor to guide me, counsel and help me avoid bad decisions. My difficult journey to sobriety and mental health is my own motivation for helping young people succeed on their own journey.“
“Been there, done that. I know the feelings my Little Bow is feeling. That makes all the difference in the way I approach and mentor. No bull, straight talk and tough love…”
I love my son and he loves me, but there are topics and
feelings he can’t express to his own mom.
It’s always important for young people to have quality
relationships with friends and adults outside of the family,
but when gender issues and substance abuse come into
the equation, it’s even more crucial.
Mentoring has helped both of us by providing him with a
trusted guide who truly understands what he’s going
through and providing me with the confidence that he’s
being supported in his own journey towards acceptance
and well-being.
Big Little Bows looks forward to hearing from you. If you want to learn more about volunteering, donating, or registering to receive mentoring – please reach out today.