Dani W, 18 years old, CA

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Dani is an incredibly strong girl. She is currently involved in two sports at school while maintaining good grades. Her three older siblings are her support system; they essentially raised her. Dani can’t remember the last time she lived in a home with either of her parents. Her early years were spent moving around to different houses belonging to various people and her mother's boyfriends, where she never truly felt at home. Fortunately, her half-sibling’s family took her in. She can’t wait to graduate and start building a life of her own.

Dani is really excited about becoming an adult and finally having her own space and some money to call her own. As she heads into her senior year of high school, she’s about to start her first paid internship as a physical therapist, which feels like a big step. For now, she’s living with an extended relative, and while it’s a safe place, it can sometimes feel a bit quiet and lonely, especially during dinner when she often eats alone. To make the most of her time, she spends a lot of it out of the house. After hitting the gym, she loves to treat herself to her favorite food, which brings her a little joy on those quieter days.