Moments of Truth: Jon Perkins Jr

Coming to Mainstream Living has been both an opportunity and a challenge. Mainstream Living has helped me a lot since the day I moved in.  In the first month, I feel I have gained skills in more areas than just living independently.  I have been an only child all my life, so I really didn't have siblings/roommate tension.  With that being said, it was hard for me in this new environment.  I often need to deescalate myself during confrontations with roommates.  I would also feel overwhelmed due to situations.  I feel obligated to try and motivate my peers into bettering themselves.  Angie Beane has been a great helping me deal with myself and my mindset in those situations.  Overall, I feel that Mainstream Living has been beneficial to me achieving my goals and overcoming challenges.