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- family
- October 10, 2019
'Sesame Street' takes on drug addiction
The program aims to teach kids, "it’s not your fault."
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\"I used to feel like a lot of things were my fault,\" Karli says to Elmo in one video. \"Especially my mom's problem, but she told me, 'No. It was a grown-up problem. It wasn't because of anything I did.' And she says he loves me, no matter what.\"
Elmo chimes in, \"Elmo loves Karli too...no matter what.\"
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“I’m proud of Mom and Dad for asking for help, and not using drugs and alcohol anymore. And they’re proud of me, for just being me.” Ten-year-old Salia shares her family’s story. https://t.co/q0Dfjd3fpa #SunnyDaysAhead pic.twitter.com/hmf5O4t5t2
— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) October 10, 2019
In another video, Karli explains to Elmo and Chris how her mother attends meetings with other adults, while she attends a support group with other kids in her situation.
5.7 million children under the age of 11 in the U.S. live in a house hold with a parent struggling with addiction. We are proud to introduce new @SesameCommunity resources around parental addiction for children, families & providers. https://t.co/q0Dfjd3fpa #SunnyDaysAhead pic.twitter.com/D42xC30AEC
— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) October 9, 2019
Karli first made her \"Sesame Street\" debut in May 2019 as a Muppet in foster care. Karli's “for-now” parents, Dalia and Clem, were also introduced.
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\"With today’s announcement, Karli’s story line expands to include the reason she was placed in foster care: her mother had to go away for treatment, but now she’s in recovery,\" \"Sesame Street\" said.
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