Aubrey, 9 years old, OH | 7 DAYS WAITING | NEEDED BY 10/16

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Aubrey is a caring and expressive young girl who has faced significant challenges due to her family's circumstances, including neglect and her mother's substance addiction. These experiences have disrupted her stability, leading to difficulties in processing emotions and forming relationships, which manifest as anxiety, irritability, and frustration. Currently living with supportive family members, Aubrey is gradually finding a more consistent home environment. Despite her hardships, she shows remarkable resilience and the capacity to connect with others, benefiting from encouragement, positive experiences, and opportunities to express her feelings. Continued family support and activities that bolster her confidence and sense of belonging are crucial for helping Aubrey create positive memories and understand that her past does not dictate her future.

For her birthday, Aubrey wishes to go shopping and choose decorations and accessories that make her personal space feel more comfortable and inviting. She would love the chance to go to Walmart and choose items that reflect her personality. This would let her create a space where she can relax, feel happy, and truly be herself. Granting Aubrey this birthday wish would not only bring her joy but also give her a sense of pride, comfort, and ownership over a space she can call her own.