Welcome to Resilient Futures, our monthly blog series exploring the experiences, challenges, and strengths of young people today. Through stories shared by youth and young adults, we hope to deepen our understanding of what helps people navigate adversity, what support they need from the adults and communities around them, and how we can create environments where they feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. This month, we're honored to feature Joanna Ramon-Beltran's