Chloe, 17 years old, CT | 1 DAY WAITING | NEEDED BY 02/06

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Chloe's time in foster care has shaped her into a creative, expressive young woman who uses style and self-presentation as forms of empowerment. She's learning that how she treats herself, including how she dresses and cares for her body, communicates to the world how she expects to be treated. At her residential program, Chloe is known for her attention to detail and her belief that small acts of self-care accumulate into significant self-love. She's working on building confidence from the inside out and understanding that she controls her narrative. What makes Chloe special is her understanding that self-care and self-presentation are forms of self-respect, and her dream is to build unshakeable confidence rooted in genuine self-love and appreciation.

Chloe's request for Valentine's pajamas highlights her belief that self-care encompasses every aspect of life, including sleepwear. Having cute, themed pajamas allows her to feel put-together and cared for, even in private moments. This reinforces the idea that she deserves to feel good about herself at all times. She plans to wear these pajamas to a Galentine's party, a celebration aimed at showing the women in the program that they deserve to be intentionally loved and honored. For young women with histories of sex trafficking who have been objectified and used, this party empowers them to reclaim their right to present themselves on their own terms, for their own joy rather than for someone else's consumption. Comfortable and stylish sleepwear contributes to Chloe's developing confidence and her journey of treating herself with the respect and care she deserves.