Tinaya, 15 years old, VA

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Tinaya has had a challenging past. She entered the foster care system years ago, starting with kinship care. After experiencing abuse there, she was sent to a facility for three years and is now in the foster system. These experiences have contributed to her struggles with anxiety, mood changes, insomnia, and other complications. Despite everything, Tinaya has a beautiful smile and is finally at peace in her current placement. Her caring nature and willingness to help others are among her many strengths.

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.