Our Second Stories
Stories of young people who connected with our programs, got the support they needed, and began writing their Second Stories. (Unless otherwise specified, names and identifying details have been changed to protect privacy.)
Listen to the Second Stories Podcast
The Second Stories podcast is dedicated to telling stories of people who had first stories full of hardship and hopelessness, yet were able to change the narrative and write their own second story. Their stories of resilience and hope, but also tributes to the people and experiences and organizations that made it possible for them to start again.
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Jonesha’s Second Story
"But in that moment, she told me not to come home. I guess she had just been holding everything inside until finally, she snapped."
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Gamon’s Second Story
“Gamon” found out she was pregnant when she was on her way to earning an Advanced High School Diploma. She wanted to both graduate from high school and keep her baby.
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