Annie, 18 years old, NJ | 2 DAYS WAITING

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Annie is a brave young woman who escaped a difficult situation with her mother, where she and her autistic younger brother faced abuse. Now, she deals with panic attacks, trouble sleeping, low self-esteem, anxiety, and PTSD from their past experiences. Annie attends therapy groups, where she finds support from others who understand what she’s been through. She has made new friends there. For their safety, Annie and her brother live with their dad, who has set strict boundaries to keep their mother away. She takes on a lot of responsibility as a caregiver for her brother while her dad works when he can. Balancing everything is tough for both of them as they try to take care of him. Annie also volunteers at different organizations, which gives her a sense of purpose. Family time means a lot to her, and she loves playing games and cooking Spanish food with her brother and dad. In the future, Annie dreams of traveling and exploring new places. She enjoys arts and crafts and is learning makeup skills to earn some extra money while she goes to college. She wants to study nursing or social services so she can help others in tough situations, just like she experienced.

As Annie continues her journey of healing, she looks forward to working out and has recently found a workout buddy to accompany her to the gym. This partnership is important to her, as they can keep each other accountable and motivated to stay in shape. To make the most of her gym sessions, Annie would love to have a pair of biker shorts to wear while working out. Comfortable and practical, the shorts would help her feel confident as she embraces this new chapter in her life, empowering her to take positive steps in her fitness journey while strengthening her bond with her workout buddy.