<div>Hey my name is Alexandria. When I was 13 I experienced a traumatic incident that led me to be put into the foster care system. I’m now 31 years old and more than 139 days in recovery. Unfortunately like so many others, I struggled with substance use—and at my lowest point, I was using a drug called xylazine, also known as “tranq.” It caused severe wounds, and two years ago, one of them became so bad that I lost my left arm above the elbow. At 17 even though I was taken from my family my experience with the Sellers family changed my life. I was lucky enough to be put with a very diverse family with both parents having a darker skin tone then me and having adopted 3 sets of sisters and having 3 biological children. The Sellers family had fostered over 100+ foster children and dedicated their lives to helping teens. The Sellers family showed me unconditional love and compassion when I needed it the most. I was always a sweet girl but feel like the Sellers family only inspired me more to serve the Lord. I not only live my life by the meaning of Agape however I try to do all things with love in my heart. In my opinion having sympathy and empathy are two of the most important qualities a person can have and me getting a functional bionic prosthetic arm is going to change my life. I honestly and genuinely want to make change in the world and this has been the most humbling and painful experience of my life. But it’s also been a turning point. I’ve worked hard to be here, and I’m working even harder every day to stay in recovery. Ive chosen to take responsibility for my past and fight for a better future.
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<div>Now I want to give back. I want to go to school to become a nurse. I’ve already finished my prerequisites for nursing, and I’m the first participant to graduate from college in the housing program I am in. I want to help people who are hurting &amp; vulnerable like I once was. But to do that, I need a prosthetic arm—something that will give me more independence and the ability to fully participate in life again.
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<div>I’m asking for your help. Whether you can give a little or a lot, your support will make a real difference—not just in helping me regain function, but in giving me the chance to thrive, not just survive.
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<div>Thank you for reading my story and believing in second chances.
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<div>With love,
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<div>Alexandria
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