“I want a very, very, very good dad”: Child’s heartbreaking letter to Santa
A domestic violence shelter in Texas has shared a child’s heartbreaking letter to Santa.
In the letter, seven-year-old Blake asked Santa for a “very, very, very good dad” after being forced to leave his home with his mother.
“Dad was mad,” wrote Blake.
“Mom said it was time to leave and she would take us to a safer place where we don’t have to be scared.”
The handwritten note was shared online on Thursday by SafeHaven of Tarrant County and was discovered a few weeks ago in the boy’s backpack, said the shelter.
“I’m still nervous. I don’t want to talk to the other kids,” Blake told Santa.
“Can you bring some chapter books, a dictionary, and a compass and a watch?
“I also want a very, very, very good dad. Can you do that too?” he asked.
With Christmas right around the corner, SafeHaven said “Blake is getting exactly what he asked for from Santa” thanks to donations from the public.
“But with 117 women and children needing shelter this holiday season, we need your help to make sure they have a safe place to stay throughout December,” added the shelter.
The organisation reassured concerned users that Blake and his mother were safe, and thanked the public for their concern.
“Victim safety has been our priority for over 40 years, and we would never compromise that through a social media post or otherwise.”
The post received a stream of support, with many people asking how they could provide help and support for the shelter’s victims.
“How many children do you currently house? Now I want to help all the children … my heart just breaks,” wrote one person.
“Is there a way to send packages through the mail or Amazon to you guys to give to him? I want to gather up some books, stuffies and a card for this sweet boy,” wrote another.
The post has been shared over 700 times and has close to 200 comments.