Dan from the United States

Hi! My name is Dan, and I am 41 years old.

I live in South Carolina and recently got my own place with my best friend Kyle.

Dan in his home

I have worked very hard to be on my own and am so happy to have done it with the help of my family and my independent living classes.

I’m cooking dinner for my family and inviting them to my home.

Do you know how that makes me feel? So very exciting.

You can do it!

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