Jenny’s Story, Part 3

I had originally been interested in REACH so that my girls would have HIV positive peers. And it has been a gift to see them shed layer after layer of emotional armor, to let themselves be silly and free-spirited with new camp friends. I also appreciate that I found community to encourage and lift us. As a single parent, I can count on one hand the people who would show up for us when life gets really messy, but REACH is always there for us.

In my children, HIV comes with serious developmental impacts that are hard to explain to outsiders, especially when trying to protect my family’s privacy. I don’t have to explain any of this to my REACH community. They are unconditionally accepting. I am forever grateful to the staff, dedicated volunteers, and other families who reassure us that we are precious in God’s eyes.

Watch for more stories coming soon.