My Voice, My Future
This reflection is shared with permission and represents one youth’s lived experience. Virtue Visionary exists to protect spaces where youth can speak honestly, be seen fully, and engage in advocacy without fear of being minimized or tokenized.
“The first time I had the opportunity to speak with senators directly I felt like I was being heard on a higher standing. In the rooms I felt I was making changes for good. I gained more confidence, as well as showing how I could advocate for others. I learned from community service that even a small thing can make a big difference in someone else’s life. The things I have learned [in this advocacy community] has made me realize that the things that made me who I am does not have to control who I can be in the future.”
