Youth workers Bill Nash and Jim Boyle are house hunters, not so much for a house as for a concerned family willing to house and feed troubled youngsters temporarily. They try to give prompt attention to those who cannot or will not live at home.
For some, leaving home may have resulted from a hasty decision based on a scorching remark and the subsequent tempest within the family. The cooling-off period away from the family is a time to soothe feelings. With sympathetic outsiders, youngsters have a chance to redeem themselves. The hope is that they will learn to relate* to adults again and quickly resume a normal life of harmony with their families.
Some people refrain from offering their homes, expressing vague fears of the harmful effects on their own children. But this has not been the case, even when the problem of the “visitor” was the illegal use of narcotics. One parent remarked, “With us it worked the other way. The horror of drugs became real to my own son. We got a lot more than we gave.”
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- Prompt
- Hasty
- Scorch
- Tempest
- Soothe
- Sympathetic
- Redeem
- Resume
- Harmony
- Refrain
- Illegal
- Narcotic
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- Prompt: Prompt refers to a cue or stimulus that initiates or triggers a response or action. It can also refer to a written instruction or question given to inspire creative thinking or writing.
- Hasty: Hasty describes something done quickly or without careful consideration. It implies a lack of thoroughness or thoughtfulness in the process.
- Scorch: Scorch means to burn or char the surface of something, usually as a result of intense heat or fire. It can also be used metaphorically to describe intense criticism or rebuke.
- Tempest: Tempest refers to a violent and turbulent storm, often characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and thunder. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a tumultuous or chaotic situation.
- Soothe: Soothe means to calm or alleviate someone’s distress or discomfort. It involves providing comfort, reassurance, or relief to help someone feel better or more at ease.
- Sympathetic: Sympathetic describes the ability to understand and share the feelings or emotions of another person. It involves showing compassion, empathy, and support towards someone’s experiences or struggles.
- Redeem: Redeem means to make amends for a mistake or wrongdoing, often by doing something positive or beneficial. It can also refer to the act of exchanging or converting something, such as a coupon or voucher, for its intended value or purpose.
- Resume: Resume has two meanings. It can refer to a document that summarizes a person’s education, work experience, skills, and qualifications, typically used when applying for a job. It can also mean to continue or restart an activity after a pause or interruption.
- Harmony: Harmony refers to a state of agreement, cooperation, or peaceful coexistence. It implies a balance or blending of different elements or individuals to create a pleasing or unified whole.
- Refrain: Refrain can have two meanings. It can refer to a repeated line or phrase in a poem or song. It can also mean to abstain or hold back from doing something, often due to self-control or a conscious decision.
- Illegal: Illegal refers to something that is prohibited or not allowed by law. It describes actions, behaviors, or substances that are against the law and can result in legal consequences or penalties.
- Narcotic: Narcotic refers to a drug or substance that has sedative or pain-relieving effects. It can induce sleep, dull pain, or alter a person’s mental state. Narcotics are often regulated and controlled due to their potential for abuse and addiction.
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- Prompt: Cepat, segera, tepat waktu
- Hasty: Terburu-buru, gegabah, tergesa-gesa
- Scorch: Terbakar, terbakar, membakar
- Tempest: Badai, topan, angin ribut
- Soothe: Menenangkan, meredakan, menenangkan
- Sympathetic: Simpatik, empatik, ramah
- Redeem: Menebus, memperbaiki, mengganti
- Resume: Melanjutkan, meneruskan, memulai kembali
- Harmony: Harmoni, keselarasan, keselarasan
- Refrain: Menahan diri, menolak, menolak
- Illegal: Ilegal, melanggar hukum, dilarang
- Narcotic: Narkotik, obat bius, obat terlarang.
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Tempest of Fire
Prompted by curiosity and boredom, Jake decided to try the new narcotic that was circulating in the underground market. He had heard it was illegal, but he didn’t care. He wanted to feel something different, something exciting. He didn’t know that the drug would scorch his mind and body, unleashing a tempest of emotions and sensations that he couldn’t control. He became hasty and reckless, hurting the people he loved and himself. His girlfriend, Mia, tried to soothe him and help him quit, but he pushed her away. She was the only one who was sympathetic to his plight, the only one who believed he could redeem himself. But he was too far gone, too addicted to the fire. He lost his job, his friends, his family, and his sanity. He hit rock bottom when he was arrested for a violent crime he couldn’t remember committing. In prison, he realized what he had done and how much he had lost. He felt remorse and regret, but also hope. He decided to resume his life, to start over and make amends. He enrolled in a rehabilitation program and attended therapy sessions. He wrote letters to Mia, apologizing and asking for forgiveness. He learned to refrain from his impulses and to find peace within himself. He found a new harmony, a new balance. He was ready to face the world again, with a new perspective and a new purpose.
