Recovering Orphan

Reclaiming the word "orphan,"  so the heart of the orphan can be recovered. To be parentally poor is to be an orphan. A child may have living parents, but if those parents are unable-or unwilling-to provide love, guidance, and support, the child experiences a kind of emotional abandonment. Parental presence is more than just a biological fact; it is an active role of nurturing, teaching, and protecting. Without it, a child navigates the world alone, lacking the safety net that family is sup