Tiffany Greene, Building Community

They've experienced what no child should have to endure -- abuse. However, there’s an outreach program that's helping young ladies move pass their painful past.

"Lord, please send someone to help me, I've lost my way; send someone to help me right away. I long to feel your embrace as the tears run down my face. Lord please send someone to help me right away and I know that you love me by the smile on her face," said Dr. Jamila Edmunds from the Daisy House.

These words came from the heart of a 12-year-old girl who was sexually abused. These are the same words Edmunds uses to help other children who've been victimized.

"The Daisy House was started in recognition of my mom who had a very profound love for girls and women in crisis," said Edmunds.

The group of girls meets after school and during the summer to learn about current health issues, self-esteem and healing.

"It tells us how to say no,” said 14-year-old Ashley Beauford. “If somebody tries to peer pressure you, you say no and walk away. You don't need to be around a crowd of people that's doing bad things."

"If it wasn't for the Daisy House, I'd be in the house watching TV bored," said 12-year-old Laquetta Johnson,

"I've grown a lot,” said 13-year-old Kadaijah Fabor. “I used to be loud but now I kinda stay to myself sometimes."

"We're trying to be that light in our community that will our children to be the light so that they can in impact other children," said Dr. Edmunds.

Edmunds' wants that impact to be far reaching. They're currently looking to expand their program to serve up to 75 girls. Right now the Daisy House meets at a church, but they're looking for a space of their own space to call home.

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