Lilya W, 17 years old, MO | 15 DAYS WAITING

Wish submitted by:

Firefly Supported Living and Employment Services

Lilya is a thoughtful and solemn young lady who enjoys reading. She believes that reading helps her relax and alleviates her anxiety. Over the past couple of years, she has moved multiple times and has been struggling emotionally. However, her current placement offers her structure and proper care, and she feels that she is starting to thrive. Lilya hopes to continue making progress toward her goal of achieving mental health stability.

Lilya enjoys reading and has finished all the books she has access to. She feels that reading helps her manage her depression and anxiety. Reading also enhances her vocabulary skills and improves her emotional intelligence. Her favorite author is Hannah Nicole Maehrer and she would like a gift to pick out a few more books to add to her collection.