life through their eyes
A MESSAGE FROM OUR VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT
When I came to Eagle Village, I didn’t have any expectations. All I knew is that I was scared, I was angry, and I reacted to everything the wrong way. I would make snarky comments to not only my peers, but to those who genuinely cared for me here. I always felt like there was something more that I should be doing, but I was on a wrong path and letting my past define who I was. Luckily, there were staff at Eagle Village who helped me through my self-doubt and lack of self-confidence.
Today, I am a different person; I am now on a better path. I can talk about my feelings and not make snarky comments when I get angry or frustrated. I am not afraid to ask questions, I listen, and make better choices.
“I never thought succeeding was possible. My expectations have changed; I have a chance at a new beginning.”
I look forward to the future and know that I am capable of doing great things. I would like to become an actor someday; many of those who know me know that I love to talk… A LOT! Most of all, I look forward to starting my own family, and I will support them with understanding, love, and kindness – just like Eagle Village did with me.
Growing up was some what of a struggle. With lack of a supervisor at home, I found it extremely easy to fall in with the wrong people. I started skipping school and sneaking out of my house at night to spend time with my new friends. I stopped being respectful and stopped listening to adults. I ended up stealing anything from cars to candy bars so that I would fit in with my new group of friends. One day, my social worker had it with my behavior, and I was sent to Eagle Village.
At first, I was resistant to any help; I did not see a problem with my behavior or the choices I was making. Eagle Village taught me how to face my personal obstacles and challenges, and how to identify the things that I need to change about myself.
“Eagle Village staff have taught me that I will not always succeed at everything the first time. And, it’s okay to fail as long as I learn from it and try again.”
In my journey to become the best me, one of my biggest goals is to learn more about why I get so angry and the best way to deal with my angry outbursts in a positive way. Above everything else is to finally make everyone I care about proud of me!
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