Edenia, 35 years old, CA | 31 DAYS WAITING

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Edenia embodies honesty, vulnerability, and strength as she navigates the complexities of grief and responsibility. As a dedicated single mother of three, she prioritizes her children while also focusing on her own healing journey. Her experiences with compounded losses have fostered resilience, compassion, and openness within her community. Edenia actively listens, reflects genuinely, and contributes meaningfully to group discussions, even in her moments of grief.

After experiencing multiple significant losses, including the recent death of a loved one, Edenia has been navigating deep grief while continuing to care for her children as a single mother. In reflecting on what once brought her peace, she remembered her love for running—something that previously helped her clear her mind, release stress, and reconnect with herself. She is asking for this wish as a way to return to a healthy outlet that supports her emotional and physical well-being during a very difficult season. A proper pair of running shoes will allow her to safely return to running as a form of self-care and healing. Movement offers her a way to process grief, regulate emotions, and regain a sense of strength and control. This wish supports not only her physical health, but also her mental and emotional resilience, helping her continue to show up for her children and her community with renewed clarity and hope.