My name is Paige, I have been in the Pathways to Independence program since June 2023. Upon being accepted into the program as a client, I was living in a hostile environment, dealing with a snowball of mental health issues, and grieving the sudden death of two of my closest family members; all with no access to resources for help and very little strength left to keep going. A family friend recommended I apply to Pathways and I thought it sounded too good to be true, but it changed my life for the better.
I am now free of my unsafe living environment and comfortably living in my (first) apartment with my pet cat who has been with me through it all. I am actively receiving treatment for my mental health and am now able to hold and succeed at a job consistently! I am also in school pursuing my passions and learning about things I dreamed of as a kid but felt so out of reach. I was graciously provided a car by a Friend of Pathways which massively improved my independence and sense of self-reliance. My team and this community have shown me such grace and have proved to me that kindness still exists in the world. I feel so lucky to have found a home in Pathways. I only hope to continue to grow into the best version of myself so that I may return the same light and love back into the world.
-Paige
