Valedictorian Speech

Valedictorian Speech

In this episode, the Kid Advocate give us a slice of her life and a moment of victory, with the goal of inspiring others who are feeling down on themselves. At one time, she didn't think she would graduate. As it turned out, not only did she graduate, but she was named class valedictorian. This is SEMA'TSE Jordan's valedictorian speech.

9. Kids Will Be Kids

"While on my educational journey, I honestly did not believe I was ever going to graduate, especially when I was held back in grade 11. My last year is when I thrived. I learnt things about myself that I never knew I was ever capable of doing." This podcast episode from the Kid Advocate is about a traumatic journey through the education system as a child in care, and a spectacular victory at the end.

8. Forgiveness

Sexually abused in foster care and not believed. In this episode, the Kid Advocate discusses her experience with ongoing sexual abuse in foster care, the failure of those in the system to believe her, and her work on overcoming its impacts. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with serious subject matter that may be triggering. If you are triggered, please reach out to your supports, or, if you are in B.C., call the Crisis Line at 1-866-661-3311.

7. Just Run With It#2

With this episode, the Kid Advocate, SEMA'TSE Jordan, launches a new series, "Storytime", in which she shares her own personal journey through the foster care system. Topics may be triggering for some people. If you feel triggered, please reach out to your supports, or, if you are in B.C., call the Crisis Line at 1-866-661-3311.

6. The Chauffeur

If being in foster care is hard, aging out can be even harder. In this episode, the Kid Advocate, SEMA'TSE Jordan poetically describes this harrowing experience from the inside.