I’m very confident now

“I came here as a brat, ungrateful and disrespectful person. I would always make fun of everyone, put everyone down, and start fights all the time. I was very confused with a lot of things, like mostly with myself. I was also lazy and wouldn’t want to help anyone. And I was very, very irresponsible.

“Now I’m very grateful, I would never think of being a brat, I’m also very respectful towards my family, especially towards my mom because I love her a lot. I have no urge to make fun of people or put anyone down. I feel like I could treat everyone well and have love for them almost as much as my real family. I’m more a friendly person now and don’t like to fight anymore, unless there’s a very good reason. I’m not feeling confused with myself anymore. I’m feeling very concentrated and direct. I have matured a lot and I don’t feel like a little kid anymore.

“I’m comfortable with how I look which I like a lot. I’m very confident now. I feel like I could go to any school and get to know everybody. I found out the true meaning of work and responsibility. If I had a job that could pay off my whole families living I would be able to do it because I’m not lazy anymore. I also like to talk to people more and just be friendly to people. That’s a better way of living.

“Only Mojave Academy could have fixed me to be a happy person. I’m grateful for your help to make me better and I couldn’t have done it without you!”

- J.H. 16 years old (Student)