Kinderhaven helped me through rough patch

My friends and family call me 'd2Audrie Bear'd3 in Sandpoint. I used to live in Kinderhaven about three months ago. I was there at Kinderhaven from about March of last year to about June, then again, from October to December.

I was going through some very hard times in my life ,and I needed some major help. When I called out to the staff at Kinderhaven, they did the best they could do to get me the help I needed. Not only did they do that but, they also helped me realize how important life is to me.

I met some really wonderful people, and I even got to speak on behalf of Kinderhaven at last year'd5s Festival of Trees. I'd5m not the only one who has been touched by Kinderhaven. I believe if you were to ask any of the other children that have gone to visit Kinderhaven (even if it was for a day) they would tell you that it was a memorable experience that I'd5m sure they wouldn't forget. I know for sure I never will.

AUDRIE BEAR

Sandpoint