To me, family isn’t just the people you live with, it’s anyone and everyone who is close to you. Graduating from high school has really helped me realize how valuable my family is. When I was walking down the aisle to my seat I saw my sisters who are my best friends. I also saw Freedom, Adrianne, and Phaedra and although I work with them, they are also my family. The relationship that I have built with them feels the same as the bond that I have with my mom and my sisters. The CYWH is focused on health, but we also focus on love, appreciation, and respect. We love to talk to each other and find out about anything new, exciting, or sad in each others lives. We appreciate each others birthdays, important events, and how well we work together. We also respect one another’s choices, cultures, and values.

– Dennisse