Annie, 18 years old, NJ | 1 DAY 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.

Annie and her brother have had a tough childhood filled with conflict and financial struggles. Now, Annie lives with her father, who is raising her and her siblings, including her autistic brother. As they adjust to this new beginning, Annie hopes to create happy memories with her family this summer. A season pass to Urban Air indoor amusement park would give them a chance to enjoy fun times together. This experience would help them bond and make lasting memories, bringing joy and togetherness to their new life.