Journey, 14 years old, CT | 2 DAYS WAITING | NEEDED BY 04/24

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Journey's foster care experience has been, true to her name, a winding path of discovery, setbacks, and growth. She's a resilient young woman who's learning that healing isn't linear and that every step forward matters, even when it feels small. At her residential program, Journey is known for her perseverance and her willingness to keep trying even when things get hard. She's working on being gentler with herself and understanding that rest and comfort aren't rewards she has to earn; they're needs she deserves to have met. What makes Journey special is her honest acknowledgment of her struggles, paired with her unwavering commitment to keep moving forward, and her dream is to look back one day and see how far she's traveled, recognizing that every moment of self-care along the way made the journey possible.

There is no better feeling than being celebrated on your birthday! This wish will provide Journey with an extra surprise to open on their special day. Although their celebrations may look different this year, it will remind them that they are valued and remembered on this important occasion!