Tayla, 20 years old, OR

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Tayla spent her youth moving through foster homes and juvenile detention, labeled as a "high-risk youth." This constant labeling made her believe she was less deserving of trust and freedom compared to others. Running away became her way of taking control, a survival tactic from her past experiences with homelessness. Now, Tayla is using her experiences to advocate for runaway youth. She knows the struggles young people face when they feel ignored and unsupported. Her goal is to create spaces where their voices are heard. Through her advocacy, she fights for policies that support their needs instead of punishing them for their trauma.

Tayla has always dreamed of owning a fancy bottle of perfume. Recently, she’s been thinking about how much she wants a fragrance that captures this exciting new chapter in her life. After years of moving around, feeling like she never quite fit in, she’s finally starting to find a sense of home within herself. For her, a bottle of Versace perfume would mean so much more than just a nice scent. It would symbolize her personal growth and serve as a daily reminder that she deserves to feel beautiful, loved, and celebrated. Whenever she catches a whiff of that fragrance, she wants to be reminded that she’s no longer just getting by—she’s truly thriving.