Alyssa, 33 years old | 1 DAY WAITING

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Foster Alumni Mentors

Alyssa is a kind, caring, and highly artistic woman. She is autistic, which makes social situations and managing anxiety challenging for her, but she channels these experiences into creating incredible artwork. Having experienced foster care in her youth, she has a deep understanding of resilience. Now, as a devoted mother of three beautiful children, Alyssa has decided to return to college to pursue a degree in social work. Although school presents its challenges, she is determined to graduate and hopes to relocate to a new area where she has never lived before, seeking a fresh start for herself and her kids, along with a new outlook on life. Alyssa loves the outdoors and dreams of living somewhere with more trees and cooler temperatures.

Alyssa has always loved to read—books have been her escape, her inspiration, and her joy. She finds ways to squeeze in reading whenever she can, often using her phone when physical books aren’t available. However, the constant screen time has started to take a toll, leaving her eyes strained and tired. This birthday wish would provide her with real relief. With the right support, Alyssa could continue enjoying the stories she loves without the physical discomfort that now accompanies her reading. Gifting her the chance to read comfortably again would make this birthday not just special, but truly meaningful.