Tinaya, 16 years old, VA

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Tinaya is a resilient young woman who possesses a beautiful smile, a caring nature, and a genuine willingness to help others. Though she has navigated a highly challenging path within the foster care system, she has shown incredible strength and perseverance. Tinaya is finally experiencing a sense of peace in her current placement, where she can focus on her personal growth, her education, and her future

Tinaya, who is currently in the foster care system, has recently transitioned from residential facilities to crisis centers and is now in a stable placement. Despite this positive change, she continues to struggle with insomnia due to the abuse she endured during her time in previous care and kinship placements. Music has become a cherished source of comfort for her, aiding her in finding peace and helping her drift off to sleep. Although she was gifted a phone, she lacks headphones to fully enjoy her music and soothing water sounds, which are crucial for her to escape the haunting memories of her past trauma. Listening to music provides Tinaya with a vital lifeline, allowing her to momentarily escape her thoughts and find solace.