Brookings Counseling Solutions

11/12/2025

Had a visitor so by the office today.

10/30/2025

Food Insecurity is an increasing issue around our Community. Please share for your friends and neighbors who may be facing hard times.

10/26/2025

09/01/2025

08/29/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day weekend! I will be out of the office until Tuesday.

If you are in crisis and need to talk, please call or text 211 or 988. If it's an emergency, please call 911.

08/15/2025

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07/29/2025

Wherever you are on your journey, we see you; we love you; you have value; and you matter. 💜

LOCKED IN SHAME: What they didn't see...

She's out of control.
They didn't see her confusion and hurt.

She's nothing but trouble.
They didn't see her begging for help.

She's just a party girl.
They didn't see her desire to belong.

She's an addict.
They didn't see her nightmares.

She's with a loser.
They didn't see she thought even less of herself.

She's a good for nothing mom.
They didn't see the heartache when she couldn't love them the way they deserved.

She will never amount to anything.
They didn't see she was already something.

She expects things to be handed to her.
They didn't see the price she pays.

They assumed she had choices.
They didn't see the only choice was to survive or not.

What I see...

I see a little girl that didn't have words for what was happening to her.

I see an entire community failing to ask if she needs help.

I see a young woman needing a break from her harsh reality.

I see a woman so wounded she needs to numb the pain to survive.

I see a woman desperate to feel loved.

I see a mom that loves her kids so much she's willing to let them go.

I see a woman and she is enough.

I see a woman that has made unspeakable sacrifices, knows hard work and expects nothing in return.

You need to know...

As a little girl, you had energy.
As a teen, you became spicy.
As a mom, you loved fiercely.
As a daughter, you showed determination.
As a wife and partner, you were selfless.

Today, you love wholeheartedly, but chooses who you love more wisely. You do not judge and you accept people for who they are, knowing they too have a story. You continue to protect others by carrying the burden of their secrets because it's not your story to share. You are treasured.

- Melissa Klemm
June 2024