Carol, 19 years old, OR | 9 DAYS WAITING

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Carol entered foster care after repeatedly running away from home because her parents wouldn’t accept her as part of the LGBTQ community. Home felt hostile rather than loving, and each time she escaped, she hoped to find a place where she could be herself. Instead, she ended up in foster care, moving from one home to another, which made her feel lost and disconnected. Carol uses her experiences to help young people who face similar challenges. As a peer mentor, she offers support, understanding, and encouragement to those in foster care struggling with their identity and acceptance. Having felt unwanted herself, she wants to ensure that the youths she mentors never feel alone. By sharing her story and creating safe environments, she helps them gain confidence and embrace who they are, no matter the difficulties they encounter.

Carol is asking for Lancôme moisturizer because it is a product she truly values and has been hoping to have. This moisturizer would help her take better care of her skin and feel more confident in her daily routine. For Carol, it’s not just about skincare; it’s about having something reliable and nourishing that makes her feel good and supported. Receiving Lancôme moisturizer would be a small but meaningful comfort, giving her a sense of self-care and normalcy that she would genuinely appreciate and use every day.