David has encountered a tremendous amount of trauma in his young life. David’s father passed away, and his mother was unable to care for him, so he lived with his grandmother. Tragically, David’s grandmother also passed away, and he ended up in the foster care system. Exposure to substance abuse, domestic violence, and many other traumas have taken their toll on David. He tends to be nervous about new experiences and needs a lot of preparation before being in a new environment. He has chronic stomach aches and struggles academically. Despite all of this, David exhibits strength when his younger siblings need his support. He’s a quiet boy and loves puzzles and other solo activities rather than competitive sports.