My name is Lorrie. I was a teenage foster child that aged out of the system. Meaning I grew up in foster care, was never adopted, and at age 21 released from the guardianship of Social Services. Life has been challenging to say the least. But with all the challenges I have obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree. I have been gainfully employed by a utilities company for over 22 years and consider myself a functioning member of society. Along the way I have developed a passion for and support several causes foster children, domestic violence, hunger, and homelessness to name a few. Surviving these situations personally has motivated me to become a voice. A voice that will share truths about the experiences and encourage others to move from victims to survivors of these situations.