In today’s episode, we sit down with Lyric, a former foster youth whose story is a powerful testimony of resilience, faith, and transformation. Lyric grew up in and out of foster care, navigating kinship placements, residential care, and multiple foster homes after the loss of her mom. Along the way, she experienced the heartbreak of instability, the pain of losing people she loved, including a foster mom she was very close to who became sick, and the fear of abandonment that shaped much of her journey. 

Through all of this, Lyric wrestled deeply with her faith. After aging out of foster care at 18, she moved into an apartment through the Bridges program, but found herself lost and scared on her own. Eventually, she got connected to Hope Bridge, who helped her transition into a safer, more stable apartment and began building a supportive relationship with her from there. Her journey hasn’t been easy, marked by self-sabotage and seasons of heartbreaking loss, but it has led her to a place of restoration and purpose. 

Today, Lyric is thriving. In just six months, she has been baptized, graduated, moved into a new apartment, got her license and her first car, and started college to pursue a nursing degree—all while working and growing in her faith. Her story reflects the goodness of God and the truth that healing is possible. 

At Hope Bridge, we are committed to walking alongside young men and women like Lyric as they transition into adulthood. We’re launching Elev8:28, a new connect group for aged-out youth, and hosting Thanksgiving Together at the Compassion Center this year. 

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Episode Highlights:  

• Former Foster Youth  
• Meet Lyric & Hear Her Story  
• Trauma  
• Thanksgiving Together 
• Elev8:28 

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