Michelle, 25 years old, OH | 1 DAY WAITING

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Michelle grew up in foster care and faced many challenges during her childhood. When she turned 18, she aged out of the system and had to figure out adulthood with very little support. She later lived with her mother, but the relationship was difficult and did not work out. After that, Michelle went through a period of instability, including times without stable housing. She eventually met someone, got married, and had a son. Over time, the relationship became unhealthy, and Michelle made the hard decision to leave in order to create a safer, more positive life for herself and her child. Even with everything she has been through, Michelle enjoys spending time outside and relaxing with a good movie.

Michelle's son has autism and continues to require pull-ups. With the recent reduction in benefits and the added expense of specialized childcare, purchasing necessities has become more difficult. Pull-ups are a regular expense that adds up quickly, and having assistance with this need would help relieve some financial stress while ensuring her son has the supplies he needs each day. Support with pull-ups would allow Michelle to focus on maintaining employment and providing a stable environment for her son as their family adjusts to recent changes in assistance programs.