Impact: Thaara's SOHK Story

When we first met Thaara she came across as a steely, extroverted person that does not get her feelings hurt easily. We also noticed that when it comes to unfairness or mistreatment she became very defensive and protective.

Thaara shared with us that throughout her life she has been exposed to violence, people close to her indulging in drug and alcohol abuse and she's felt feelings of bereavement. She explained that exposure to these broke down her confidence and trust, leading her to create a wall between her and everyone around her. Her unhappiness at school lead to continuous bunking, and she struggled with her school work.

But through a relationship with a caring SOHK mentor she discovered her worth and her ability to change her path. She believes that SOHK taught her to always trust the process and believe in herself. She uses the skill of controlling her emotions and temper to calm down in order to think rationally. She can confidently say she's capable of overcoming any obstacle that comes her way.

Here is her story.