The British play a game called “Snakes and Ladders” which we call “Chutes and Ladders” in the United States. Many of us grew up playing this seemingly simple board game. It's based on the ancient Indian game of Moshka-Patamu. The “play” serves as a metaphor for life, integrating ideas of virtue, vice and reincarnation. The Victorians adapted the game to its modern version.
Our life journeys can sometimes feel random, with unexpected twists. We take a step forward. We stumble. We fall. We slide down a chute---losing leverage, power, or station. We pick ourselves up and move on. Someone gives us a boost onto a ladder, leading to new and unforeseen places. Sometimes it’s our hand lending support to a fellow climber.
At Laraway, we work with children and youth who've experienced stumbles along life's road. Whether the challenges relate to family struggles, mental health issues or learning challenges, our approach is to support the whole child...and their family. We stand ready to lend a hand. We share this journey together. We are all climbers.
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