Ariela, 15 years old, CT | 1 DAY WAITING | NEEDED BY 02/06

Wish submitted by:

Ariela's journey through foster care has been one of searching for belonging and learning that home is something you can create within yourself. She's a sensitive, artistic soul who feels things deeply and has learned to channel those emotions into creativity and connection. At her residential program, Ariela is known for her empathy and her ability to make others feel seen and understood. She collects beautiful things: quotes, pictures, small treasures that remind her the world can be kind and lovely despite the pain she's experienced. What makes Ariela special is her ability to find magic in ordinary moments and her determination to surround herself with beauty and love, even in a residential setting. Her dream is to create a life filled with art, warmth, and people who appreciate the depth of her sensitive heart.

Ariela's request for Valentine's pajamas reflects her desire for beauty, comfort, and romantic optimism in her daily life. Having aesthetically pleasing, themed pajamas allows her to surround herself with the loveliness she craves and creates a small sanctuary of beauty in her personal space. She plans to wear these pajamas to a Galentine's party, which serves as a safe space to celebrate and remind young women that they deserve to be loved with dignity and honor. This party redefines what love should look like: it is safe, respectful, beautiful, and entirely free. For someone who feels emotions deeply, the physical comfort of soft, pretty pajamas can provide emotional soothing and a sense of being cared for.