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 requests this wish for Alexis.
One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.
Deborah grants the wish for Alexis! Thanks Deborah.
"Dear Alexis, We hope that your new coat keeps you warm through the long, cold Midwest Winters and makes you smile today to know that your story touched us and we might have brightened your day AND your soccer play! Sincerely, Deborah and Arianna"
One Simple Wish sends the gift to the CASA for Alexis.
CASA receives the wish!
Alexis receives the gift from CASA !
"Thank you so much! She loves her new coat!"