Alex has stayed in a psychiatric facility for the past few years because they struggle with suicidal thoughts/ideation. Their mother struggles with drug addiction and their father has been incarcerated for most of their life. They have a younger brother and older sister also in care. Several months ago, Alex made enough progress to "step down" into a foster home and they initially did well there. As time went on, Alex began going downhill fast, and it was discovered that the foster family was very strict about traditional gender roles and Alex was questioning gender identity. Today, Alex identifies as non-binary, prefers to go by "Alex" and prefers the pronoun "they." Alex is in a new, supportive, foster home and they are absolutely thriving.
CASA - Columbus, IN requests this wish for Alexis.
One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.
Anonymous grants the wish for Alexis! Thanks Anonymous.
"Alexis, I hope you enjoy the gift. Michael Jordan was the best basketball player I have ever seen play the game. I would know because I am a knicks fan and he used to beat us up pretty good. I have a two-year-old daughter myself, Harper, and I bought her a little hoop to play on and she loves it. Keep striving for greatness like Jordan did and never give up on your dreams Alexis. Remember there is a great big world out there just waiting for you to explore it. Dream Big. Merry Christmas -Jay "
One Simple Wish sends the gift to the CASA - Columbus, IN for Alexis.
CASA - Columbus, IN receives the wish!
Alexis receives the gift from CASA - Columbus, IN!
"She is so excited about this shirt, and all the other kids are jealous at the facility. Thank you for making her feel special!"