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Hi, my name is Stephanie Fretwell, I am 17 years old, and GISDA has been part of my life for almost two years. I came across GISDA when a family matter came to light, and my mum needed to move away. I had moved around a lot as a child and felt like I had finally found a place I fitted into. At this point I was settled at school and in the middle of my GCSE’s . it was a hard decision but my mum and I felt it was best that I stayed with some friends to finish my last school year. It didn’t work out so I made my way to GISDA and they offered help and a temporary place in the hostel. I worked to settle in, and also struggled at times but GISDA, family and friends helped me. With the help of GISDA, my boyfriend Osian and my family, I stayed in school and passed all of my GCSE’s, I also made it to my prom. I have moved on to the Fron Fawr flats after proving I’m able to look after myself. I am now in college in Bangor studying Art and Design, and hoping to become a teacher. I’m waiting for a flat of my own and learning new things about myself and life. I owe many thanks to GISDA for all their help and the help that they continue to give. It will be hard to move on from GISDA but I am now confident of doing so, due to the new skills I have learnt.
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