I encourage those foster youth and alumni that are reading this to give internships a chance. Don't tell yourself there's no way to make it work...More things are possible than we can predict, so be willing to risk it.

I understand how substance abuse can change a person and change really who they are… There are always people that you can talk to and there are always people that can help you.

I wanted to participate in a different kind of journey where I could experience and get a better understanding of strengths and hardships of communities first hand.