A Voice for Garry

Garry’s mom loves her son and has always wanted the best for him. The nurse even moved the family to Nashville to give Garry a better chance to start a career in music. Instead, Garry’s behavior spiraled out of control. The teen disregarded curfews, got into fights at school and violated his probation. Finally, his probation officer had enough. She sent Garry to residential treatment at Youth Villages. At first, Garry was resistant to the idea of changing his ways.

“Seeing my mom cry made me want to change,” Garry said. “I never want to make her cry again.”

His Youth Villages counselors and peers also pushed him to make changes. Garry, who has been writing songs for years, began writing songs about his changing perspective and who he wants to be. Now 18, he is ready to move home and resume his goals.

“I want to go to college,” he said. “I want to become a sound engineer and continue to play music.”