Jessica Got the Spark

Jessica feels she is a stronger person because of GRuB. She explains that the Trust Building exercises everyone goes through on Wednesday mornings have had a significant impact on her as an individual. She stated, “I hardly trusted anyone before GRuB. I was scared. I thought everyone was just out to hurt me and I couldn’t let that happen.” Another activity that has made a difference for Jessica in trusting others has been the Straight Talk exercise. Straight Talk is where everyone gives each other and themselves two Alphas and one Delta. An Alpha is for something that everyone has done well and a Delta signifies something that can be improved. These exercises have helped Jessica love and care as well as treat others and herself with respect. She says she has learned that you do not have to be numb and emotionless to make it through.

The spark that Jessica feels changed her was when she learned she might get fired last summer. She says she fell in love with the farm and all the different personalities. She also recognized the growth that had transpired for her while working at GRuB and appreciated the sense of family in the community. Jessica says she never really had a loving family and that made her at first hesitant and  unsure whether GRuB was the right place. She says at first she wanted to go home, crawl into her bed and never come out. Now, she is loving life and much happier. GRuB she says is not only where she works, but is now her home.

Getting fired would have taken this home away from her. It also would also have affected her ability to graduate on time. Before GRuB, Jessica was a whole year behind in credits. Thanks to GRuB, Jessica will now be able to graduate on time and even with an extra credit and a half. Jessica claims, “who would of thought I would make it through high school.”

Thank you so much for helping support Jessica in her effort to continue to thrive at GRuB. Clearly, she has made significant advancement, both at school and in life, since beginning her involvement and she hopes to continue making improvements in the GRuB program. Thank you again for your generous support!