Annie, 18 years old, NJ | 2 DAYS WAITING | NEEDED BY 08/07

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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 is so excited to attend a special tea party where she and a group of her peers will be celebrated for the achievements they have made throughout the year. As she puts together her look for this meaningful occasion, Annie would love to have a beautiful handbag to complete her outfit. This is a day she will always remember, and having the perfect handbag would help her feel confident, stylish, and ready to shine as she celebrates how far she has come. This handbag will also be great for her to have for other events that may come up in the future, or just for going out!