Game Changers: The Conscious Culture Volume 2 Issue 8 | Page 18

was terrified of
driving, but she
knew she needed
to learn to move on
with her life. Utiliz-
ing grant funding,
Connecting Henry
paid for Carol to
take driving lessons
with an instructor.
The first time she
took her driving
exam, she failed. In
the past, that failure
would have crushed
her, but with the
supportive staff of
Connecting Henry
surrounding her and
encouraging her,
she resumed her
lessons. The next
time she passed
with ease. Her
excitement was
palpable; her energy
was unstoppable.
She learned to
fish; she learned to
cook; she learned to
drive a car; and she
learned to smile.
She blossomed.
Carol is now work-
ing part-time, re-
cently bought a car,
and will be gradu-
ating from Medical
Assistant training in October.
A few months ago, Carol noticed
her mother behaving strangely.
Because of the medical training
she received, she recognized the
symptoms of a stroke and sought
immediate medical attention.
Carol’s quick thinking and
prompt action saved her mother’s
life.
Gavin
He had tried it his way, having
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fun, living life on his terms,
working for pocket money dig-
ging ditches, and having employ-
ers take advantage. He hit rock
bottom, and the only direction he
could go was up.
Gavin, an old-soul, was deter-
mined to succeed. Leaving tradi-
tional schooling more than five
years ago after co