When Youth Are Heard, They Rise
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.
“Being apart of [this advocacy community] helped me feel heard and it showed me that there is youth just like me that want to make a change. It also showed me that I’m capable of anything as long as I’m determined. Being in [this advocacy community] is also like a family as well. I know that the people around truly care and are there whenever I need them. [This advocacy community] helped me stay on the right path and do something productive and make personal changes. [This advocacy community] helped me realize that no matter what background you come from, you can always make a change and be heard”.
