Class of 2021: Freya Turner from Lehigh Senior

How has Valerie’s House helped you with your grief journey?

“It has helped me be able to talk about it and finally accept my sister’s death. It has also helped me help others with their grief journeys. I help them feel welcome and have them realize that they are not alone in their journey.”

What advice would you give to another grieving child/teen?

“The advice I would give to another person, any age, is that you are not alone. There is not one instance in this world where someone is not going through something similar. It may take you a while to find it, but you will. And, they will be there for you. Take your own steps, mark your own journey and carve your own path. We will get through this all together. And, no matter how you see it- your loved one will always be with you.”

If you had to describe yourself to a stranger in three adjectives, what would they be?

“Kind. Open. Caring.”

What are your future goals? What’s next for you?

“What’s next for me is hopefully moving to Orlando and working for Disney and pursuing my art career.”