I have lived with the secret of being in foster care since I was twelve, and I feel relieved to have finally been able to share my story with someone who doesn't I already know. It's actually funny when I think about it. I shared this personal part of my life with a complete stranger I never had the opportunity to meet, yet I have friends I've known for years who I still haven't told. Although this essay has been seen by one person, if I were to rewrite and publish it, my target audience would be foster children who may also be going through a difficult time in their lives. When I first went into foster care, I didn't think I had anyone. I was depressed and lonely (or so I thought). The message I want to send to people reading this is to believe in your dreams. I wouldn't be where I am today if I listened to the number of people who tell me I can't do this or that. I'm not saying I'm perfect because I'm not, but as my essay said, "There's only one way to go, and that's