Every struggling teenager is just one good mentor away from transforming their life. For one young woman, that mentor came through Mentors Care.

Rayn came from a well-liked, well-known family, which made it hard for others to see the deep struggles beneath the surface. At just 12, she lost her dad, and with divorced parents and an abusive home life, she didn’t have a safe space to grieve. Her behavior spiraled—AEP, ISS, drug use, sneaking out, skipping school, and failing grades became her reality. But no one ever asked why, except for her mentor.

Her mentor saw the hurt behind the actions, the lost child behind the rebellion. She didn’t try to fix everything—she listened, encouraged, and believed in her. This simple yet profound connection laid the foundation for her to believe in herself and find hope beyond her small town.

Though the path wasn’t easy or immediate, her mentor’s words stayed with her, changing the course of her future. Today, she’s a wife, mother, tattoo artist—and most importantly, a mentor herself in Ennis, giving back in ways that once saved her.