Timmy Research Paper

For the yearly success story many students come to mind since they are all successful in my eyes. However, since I must pick one it would will have to be Timmy. Timmy has been with the Patrick Miller Program since 2014 and I have had the pleasure of watching him grow into an incredible human being. He is currently in 10th grade at Pittsfield High School and has an old soul well beyond his current 16 year old status.
When first meeting Timmy he presented as being resistant to the program since he had never met me before and struggled with attachment issues from the death of his father. His father died from melanoma when Timmy was eight. This left Timmy in a vulnerable and depressed state of mind. His mother and older sister would comfort him as much as possible from the loss yet it was
During this past school year he has found a love for himself and enjoys his own company. It is not considered being alone because his self-awareness increased and he knows he is at a good place in life. Timmy has also found new friends and he continues to motivate his old friends to quit using substances as he has. His grades have increased with a new love for environmental science and was asked to be in the AP honors class. His future aspirations are to continue learning about how to help the environment and also a future glass blower. The possibilities are endless for Timmy since he was able to open up new door ways for himself without being told what to do. His creativity levels are endless. This is what helps the world become a better place. The children with trauma have the ability to overcome the obstacles to become the healers of the world- the mover and the shakers. The Patrick Miller Program walks along side, guides, and promotes personal growth at a level the students are ready for and to assist them on their life