Rosemary, 21 years old, CA | 1 DAY WAITING | NEEDED BY 04/24

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Rosemary entered foster care at 14 with her siblings and often felt responsible for caring for them, including supporting her brother with autism, while also trying to cope with her own challenges. The experience was extremely difficult, but it helped her develop resilience, compassion, and strength under pressure. Despite struggling with her mental health, she is proud of graduating from high school. She enjoys spending time with friends, exploring cafés, watching sunsets, and being there for her younger sisters. Kindness is a big part of who she is—she believes in supporting others and showing compassion whenever she can. Her dream is to become a pediatric nurse so she can advocate for children and help make medical spaces feel safer and more supportive for them.

Rosemary always puts her family first and rarely buys things for herself. She makes sure her loved ones have what they need, but this often leaves her feeling a bit unfulfilled. She dreams of having a moment to treat herself without feeling guilty. The idea of making this wish excites her because it means she could finally indulge herself and buy new clothes that would make her feel better about herself. Rosemary hopes that refreshing her wardrobe would give her the motivation to engage more with her work and the world around her. Deep down, she just wants to take care of herself for a change.