We all have a story to tell. We’re going to rotate photos and stories of the people we support here.

Living independently is something we dream of us a kid and often take for granted as an adult.   Holly K, a young woman we support talks about  moving into her own place in this story printed in The Cracks In The Paint, a write around portland anthology

Hesitant Like a Butterfly

“I hope that I will be joyful in my apartment, instead of stresssed, because of all the changes I have to make. I’m trusting my caregivers with the keys to my apartment complex, but this was my goal, so here I am doing it.  I’m like a butterfly coming out of a cocoon, like my Auntie said, and I can’t wait until I’m completely out of it.

Fuzzy pink rug, blue hideaway couch with wooden arm rests and a couple of scratchers to make it look warm and comfy. Blue velour wingback chair, so soft that you want to cuddle up with it. A table beside it with a pink butterfly tablecloth that looks mystical.  A white cherub plant holder with a pink flower in her hair and her hands and legs crossed.  In the corner, on the coffee table, you see Hawaiian flowers; white with pink orchids, and a hint of yellow.

I wanted to be independent. People in high school were talking about the future and moving out. So I started thinking about it too.  I always liked to plan and have challenges in my life.  I don’t like to just sit back”.