ONE PATIENT’S JOURNEY FROM DESPAIR TO HOPE

Meet Kadie, an optimistic single mother of two adult children. After a sudden divorce and a series of unfortunate events, Kadie found herself homeless and without a support system. Her relationship with her daughters had become strained post-divorce and she suddenly found herself living in a car, relying on our food pantry and public restrooms for basic needs.

Kadie came to Share Our Selves feeling hopeless and helpless. Being a Newport Beach native, she was aware of the support services we could provide but never thought she would become a patient here in her lifetime. Thanks to the compassionate care and support of our team, Kadie was able to get the dental attention she needed, as well as access to social services and our food pantry. Care Manager, Michael McGlinn, helped her find temporary housing in Orange in a residence which specializes in aiding older adults seeking housing.

Shortly after working with Michael, Kadie suffered an unexpected dental injury. Michael referred her to our dental clinic where she took to Dr. Vu immediately. When Kadie first came into our clinic, she was nervous and embarrassed about the state of her teeth. Dr. Vu welcomed her with open arms

Over several appointments, Dr. Vu will be able to restore Kadie’s smile and relieve her pain. Each time Kadie leaves Share Our Selves, her gratitude is palpable. She remains positive and grateful for the help she’s received.

But dental and care management was just the beginning of Kadie’s journey to success. As she began to trust our team and the residence staff, Kadie opened up about her struggles and her hopes for the future. After spending her life as a devoted stay at home mom of two, she is dedicated to rebuilding her life.

Slowly but surely, Kadie has begun to build a network of support. She has made friends with the other women in her temporary housing. She has connected with community