I am Brookelynn Brown, a summer intern for Web of Support and recent graduate of Muncie Central High School. Through working with Kyra, Derek, and other team members, I believe the Web of Support brings very valuable information for all ages about working with others to create a better and stronger Muncie. To those individuals who are skeptical of what it means to have a web, here’s my advice:
● Get involved. Web of Support Muncie is working to unite the mental and emotional strings that currently connect neighborhoods and communities and advance them to bigger scales. Every child needs at least 5 anchors. Every anchor needs at least 5 anchors. These anchors are quite literally what they seem. These individuals play an important role in the lives of the person or people they support. Being an anchor is more than one would think, but if you’re wondering, you’re probably already someone's anchor. And Web of Support believes that not only does everyone deserve to feel loved, supported, and cared for, but they also deserve to know our message and to have their 5.
● Find your rainbow. In our message, the colors of the rainbow each stand for something. These meanings helped me not only build my web, but it helped me better understand myself, my needs, and my wants. Part of bettering each other starts within ourselves. Personally, my emotional health and intelligence grew as I started to apply our message to my life. I started to understand the emotional and human needs of those around me, which reflected back on to the way I looked at my needs. In helping others, we help ourselves.
● Webs aren’t just important for children. Although we speak of children often, adults need to feel supported also. You’re never too old to care for yourself and others. And by spreading the message, you’re choosing to care for others. I encourage you, your family, and friends to get involved and start building your web with a sense of love, encouragement, and responsibility. Soon, it will be an empire.
