Stephanie, 51 years old, WA
From Stephanie: "I have four-ish kids. I raised my sister, adopted her children when she couldn't care for them and am now raising my small great nephew. Being a parent is amazing and has taken a lot of work to change the dysfunctional cycle my biological family has has for generations. I went through foster care in the 80's and 90's during a time in which services didn't exist as much as they do now. I spent much of my childhood and early adult years feeling like I was at fault for how things went. I was embarrassed to talk about my feelings and trauma because I thought people would think I was selfish for wanting better. I have and still do struggle with severe PTSD from severe abuse and horrible neglect I graduate with my masters degree in 2016 and life has shown me some incredible things in this world. I get to work with children much like I was as a mental health therapist. I find the most joy in my job. I love my work and the kids and families I meet through it. My hobbies include lots of kid snuggle time with my youngest. I love reading books by Deborah Gray, Kent Hoffman, Dr. Siegel and books about how the mind heals. I also like to bake and cook for my family. In my spare time I run Bearable Bears and send bears to kids in crisis all over the world and I am working on writing a book"
Wishes submitted by:
OSW Advisory CouncilGranted Wishes
GRANTED ON APR 26, 2023
A Navigation SD Card for Stephanie to update her car's navigation system
$46
VIEW WISH STORYGRANTED ON MAY 31, 2022
A New Laptop for Stephanie to replace the one that is no longer working
$805
VIEW WISH STORYGRANTED ON DEC 26, 2019
A Laptop for Stephanie to help her complete her Doctorate
$269
VIEW WISH STORYGRANTED ON DEC 19, 2019
Stocking stuffers for Stephanie who always puts her kids first
$35
VIEW WISH STORYGRANTED ON DEC 19, 2019
Socks and essentials for Stephanie who doesn't always make time for her needs
$35
VIEW WISH STORYGRANTED ON OCT 30, 2019
Gas cards for Stephanie who is always there for other foster youth
$60
VIEW WISH STORYGRANTED ON OCT 10, 2019
Healthy groceries for Stephanie who tends to put her own needs last
$60
VIEW WISH STORYGRANTED ON AUG 12, 2019
Cremation services for Stephanie's sister who is finally at peace
$950
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