Candice
“When it’s hard in life, just listen to music.”
Age:
14
Pronouns:
She/her
Gender Identity:
Female
Ethnic Background:
Black/White
Family & Household
How many siblings do you have, and where do you fall in terms of birth order?
4 and I’m number 3
What type of living arrangement did you have during your childhood (e.g., nuclear family, single-parent household, foster care)?
I did have two parents but now I live in a single parent house hold.
Did you experience any significant changes in your family structure during your childhood (e.g., divorce, separation)?
Yeah my dad and mom got separated when I was young.
Coping Mechanisms
How do you cope with stress or difficult situations?
I walk or play video games.
Have you received professional help or counseling for any challenges you’ve faced?
Yeah I have. I’m in counseling right now.
Are there any positive role models or supportive individuals who have influenced your life positively?
My momma she makes life easy and harder but I love her.
Educational & Employment
What is your current education or career path?
I want to be a lawyer or a doctor but I’m in lppa.
Have your ACEs influenced your academic or career choices?
Yes but I don’t know what I want to be right now because I’m still young.
Social Support
Do you and your friends feel comfortable discussing mental health topics openly?
We don’t talk about mental health because she is my therapist.
What actions or behaviors help create a supportive environment among your friends?
Just asking me if I’m okay and smiling at me, that’s nice.
Future Aspirations
What are your hopes and dreams for the future?
To help people and save lives.
What is one thing you want to do or accomplish? (This could be learning a new skill, visting a new place, something related to school/work/life/relationship)
Something I want to learn is to save people lives.