Jayden has spent much of his life in and out of DCS custody due to his parents’ substance use. He was also exposed to substance use at a young age, which has made his own journey with sobriety especially challenging. He has struggled at times, including running away, but has recently made a significant change. Jayden is beginning to understand that the choices he makes today will impact his future. He has started making better decisions and is showing real growth and maturity. Most importantly, he is now looking forward to building a more stable and positive future for himself.