A Chance to Change
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A Chance to Change

Here is a story that shows an example of how a perspective change can change your experience in life!

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I want to go to college, but how?
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I want to go to college, but how?

I knew college was something I wanted to do. I wanted to do everything I could to not become what my parents were and I wanted to prove I was worthy of this.

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Surviving the Holidays as a Former Foster Youth
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Surviving the Holidays as a Former Foster Youth

“What are you doing for the holidays?” A simple question asked in love, that is sometimes loaded with so much pain and embarrassment, and yet it is asked over and over again each holiday season.

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Thoughts Are Things | A Video for You
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Thoughts Are Things | A Video for You

In this video, I am challenging you to consider your thoughts, to take control of which ones are allowed to stay, and to create new ones that will serve you well. You can even arrange to have great thoughts automatically sent your way!

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Christa’s Story: Suicide Awareness
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Christa’s Story: Suicide Awareness

In 2013 on October 29th, I found myself at death’s door. Weary of the battle, exhausted from combatting the thoughts of death in my head, having been the lowest ever for more than seven months, I had resigned myself that God would forgive me if I were to sin, take over His job, and end my life.

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Student Life
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Student Life

Are you a stressed student? Or too stressed to even think about being a student? You are not alone: 87% of Gen Z adults find their education a source of stress.

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“Behind the Deep Breath” by Lisa Cuss
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“Behind the Deep Breath” by Lisa Cuss

"Just take a breath!" We hear these words so often nowadays, and at times, it can feel like a pointless remark someone makes in a desperate effort to help. In fact, the more I chat with teens and young adults, the more I see eyes rolling at the idea that a breath will actually help in anxious moments!

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Your Story Matters
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Your Story Matters

We are all living, walking, breathing stories in progress. My story began with the brokenness I was born into. As a teenager, foster care became a part of my story.

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A Note from A Dream Fulfiller
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A Note from A Dream Fulfiller

My name is Nancy and I am a dream maker. I wanted to write to all you dreamers to let you know how I got involved and what the Dream Makers Project is to me.

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“Calming in Chaos” by Lisa Cuss
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“Calming in Chaos” by Lisa Cuss

One resource to help move you out of this place of feeling out of control is a 5 Senses Grounding Activity that can take 30 seconds or longer. This activity helps you connect your brain and your body so that you can begin to make sense of things and feel more connected within yourself.

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A Message from a Former Foster Youth
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A Message from a Former Foster Youth

My name is Annika, and like you, I am no stranger to the experience of surviving the foster care system. I spent 5 years within the system before aging out – left with little to no resources, too many years of trauma, and complete confusion when it came to my worth as a person.

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