PARTICIPANT'S TESTIMONIALS
"Growing up with a house full of brothers, I never had the chance to have "girl talk". A Ray of Light and Positivity has given me the opportunity to create sisterly bonds and new relationships that will last a lifetime..." -Jasmin
"Growing up with a house full of brothers, ,I never had the chance to have "girl talk". A Ray of Light and Positivity has given me the opportunity to create sisterly bonds and new relationships that will last a lifetime. My best advice to new members is to remain optimistic and have an open mind to meeting new people, as you never know who you are going to meet. It's important to realize that your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions and your actions create your own reality. Most importantly, have faith and patience in your plan and keep up with positive affirmations and visualizations. The journey of a thousand miles began with a single step-so take action to manifest your creation."
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"...I appreciate the way we come together and have real conversations and are able to get help and answers about things we can't or aren't comfortable talking about with others..." -Ayanna
"A Ray of Light and Positivity has given me a great experience with a mentoring group and has allowed me to become comfortable with expressing and being myself around others. It provided me with an outlet to express myself while providing close friends to talk to and spend time with. I appreciate the way we come together and have real conversations and are able to get help and answers with things we can't or aren't comfortable talking about with others. It has been a good experience being in this group and learning to be open and expressive. We always have a good time and I have formed bonds with people I am forever grateful for. AROLAP is a family and we all know that we can count on each other and we have mentors to talk to whenever we need them. "
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"...The different talks we've had, has motivated me to never give up on anything and to always try even through the hardest challenge." -Makayla
"This group has helped me out a lot, especially with communicating with other young ladies that I did not know. Being able to trust each young lady in the group since the start-up of the organization has changed me a lot. The different talks we've had, has motivated me to never give up on anything and to always try-even through the hardest challenge."
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"...I can't thank Ms. Shannon and Ms. Tiffany enough for allowing me to be a part of such a beautiful sisterhood and mentoring group. I am truly a proud member of A Ray of Light and Positivity." -Janae
"A Ray of Light and Positivity has really taught me how to grow and how to open up about things that I usually wouldn't talk about-that actually needed to be talked about. AROLAP has overall formed a sisterhood between all of us young ladies and we feel comfortable coming to each other about anything. Being a part of the group really taught me how to calm myself and to focus on making myself better for the future. Small things that I used to do a year ago-I no longer do and this is thanks to the AROLAP mentors. Coming together with the group and being able to establish a sisterly bond is amazing and I can't thank Ms. Shannon and Ms. Tiffany enough for allowing me to be a part of such a beautiful sisterhood and mentoring group. I am truly a proud member of A Ray of Light and Positivity, Inc."
Read more from our Ray, Janae
PARENT TESTIMONIALS
"When I heard about AROLAP, I was honored my daughter was considered. At that time, many people didn't know that she was dealing with some serious issues and had stopped talking to me about her personal issues. Once she joined the group, I started to see small changes at first-she held her head up more and her confidence was growing. Over the course of the year, I began to see more drastic changes. The biggest changes for me were her choices in friends. This group helped her to realize what real friends are and she ended a lot of dead-end friendships-she now talks mostly about her Ray of Light and Positivity sisters. The other change which I think is the greatest is her accountability. This was a big issue for my daughter as she always blamed others for everything even when she was in the wrong. She now holds herself accountable and doesn't mind admitting when she is wrong and trying to correct it. I am no longer concerned with dropping her off to college because I feel as if she is finally ready and it is largely thanks to this group. I am glad that my daughter had great mentors to talk to when she didn't want to bring it to me."
-Clara
"AROLAP is an amazing organization that is very much needed in our community. I highly recommend A Ray of Light and Positivity to any parent who have a teenage daughter. It took my girls a minute to open up but I am so glad they did! Watching them have fun, share their experiences and time with others girls has helped them tremendously. It takes a lot of patience, understanding and dedication to mentor a group of girls and I can't thank AROLAP enough for doing just that."
-Demeeka
"Thank you so much for allowing my daughter to be a part of the AROLAP mentoring group. This positive group has allowed my daughter to connect with other young ladies who deal with the same life situations. The group has also allowed her to accept any flaws she has dealt with and are currently dealing with. I have noticed that her attitude has changed tremendously since joining the mentoring group. I am super excited to see what God has in store for her future and I am looking forward to greatness in her life. Thank you AROLAP for accepting my child and for allowing her to connect, communicate and share her life experiences with other peers in the group."
-Chemeka
