Merissa is a wonderful, resilient teenager. She has really bonded with her foster mother and has loves playing different games together. Recently Merissa expressed that she will be sad to lose that time when she moves into an Independent Living Program in the next year or so. "Game nights" are one of her favorite nights of the week, and she hopes to continue to stay connected with Bethany, even if they are not sitting right next to each other on the couch!