Often during the most difficult seasons of our lives, we find ourselves turning to the people closest to us. The ones we view as our home team, our safe spaces. This month, we are hearing from Izzy Boring. Her story shares how her closest circles of connection supported her through one of the most difficult parts of her story. Our challenge to you this month is to think about the people that sit in the closest circles of trust for you. Who are the people that you know are “your people”? How can you thank them or connect with them?
this story's theme:
my people connections
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Hello! I’m Izzy! I am a recent high school graduate and basketball player. A hard piece of my story has been losing my boyfriend to suicide during my senior year, but through that I have learned to connect with people supporting me. I have learned that it is okay to not be okay and it is okay to be vulnerable!
meet
Izzy Boring
- What part of Izzy’s story was the most impactful for you?
- Are there hard things in your life that are giving you strength to help others like faith does for Izzy?
- What questions do you have for Izzy? What would you want to ask her?
- Allow time for students to text or call someone they are thinking about at the moment.
downloadable discussion guide
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Pass out 3x5 My People cards - three to each student.
2. Allow time for students to brainstorm 3 people in their closest circle of trust (Example: family member, coach, etc.).
3. Have student write a brief message on each of their cards thanking their people and then deliver the cards to them.
Connection Challenge
for more Discussion Questions & guidance :
Printable 3x5 Notecards
