“I had a mental health crisis that led me to realize I need to be the one to start my own life - not sit around waiting for it to start for me.” - Friday

Friday dropped out of high school twice. They faced real mental health challenges. And for a long time, they weren't sure what came next. But when they decided to earn their GED, everything shifted. That moment became the starting point for a new chapter they chose.

Today, Friday is working toward their associate degree—and continuing to build a future on their own terms.

Hear Friday tell her story in their own words.