Angelique, 28 years old, TX | NEEDED BY 08/08

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Angelique has grown up to be quite a responsible adult. She was in foster care since the age of 4 months and returned home at the age of 5. Although her mother completed all of her services, things were still rough for Angelique. Being "raised" by her foster parents the first few years really helped her overcome many things in her life. But growing up with her mother and being exposed to many negative behaviors, only led Angelique to make many of the same choices. When Angelique was only 17 years old, she received a knock on her door from the police stating that her mother had been killed in a car accident. She was devastated and realized that she needed to start taking responsibility for her actions and grow up because she was left to fend for herself. Her school counselor took her in and made sure she graduated high school and found a place to live. Since then she has become a mother of her own. She continues to struggle but strives to be a better mother than the one she had. Angelique likes to spend time with her daughter, listen to music and most of all bake.

Angelique is super excited to plan a pizza party to celebrate her birthday with her closest friends! She absolutely loves the idea because it's all about good food, laughter, and making wonderful memories. She's picturing a cozy get-together where everyone can kick back, enjoy their favorite pizzas and wings, and just have a great time. The laid-back and communal vibe of sharing pizza and wings perfectly matches her easygoing personality and warm spirit, making it the perfect way to mark another year of life. To Angelique, the pizza party isn't just about her birthday – it's a tradition of bringing loved ones together to create unforgettable memories. Ultimately, she sees the pizza party as her heartfelt way of saying thank you to her friends for being there for her throughout the year, and making her birthday celebration incredibly special and meaningful.