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"When I came to Frontyard, I wasn’t expecting much, just a place to sleep and perhaps some food. But the staff gave me so much more. They showed me a way out. For the first time, I think my life can be different and, maybe, I can be happy." – Sienna, aged 16
For Sienna, violence was a daily reality, something she believed was just part of life. Growing up in a violent home, she learned early to hide and stay quiet. One of her earliest memories is of huddling behind a washing machine, trembling as her mother stormed through the house.
She was only four.
As she got older, Sienna would sometimes run away, finding the streets more predictable than her own home. She carried a sense of guilt, convinced it was her fault her mother was angry. It didn’t occur to her that she was homeless; all she knew was that she had no safe place to go.
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When she finally came to MCM’s Frontyard Youth Services, Sienna was just looking for a place to sleep. Staff at Frontyard provided her with a warm bed and a meal that first night, but they saw she needed more—a way out, a chance to feel safe.
That’s when Hannah, a dedicated caseworker, came into Sienna’s life. With patience and empathy, Hannah helped Sienna open up about her experiences. As they talked, it became clear that what Sienna longed for was a life free from fear.
Sienna had an older brother, David, who had left home years before. Hannah managed to find him, and when David learned of his sister’s situation, he didn’t hesitate. He welcomed her into his home, providing her with the stability she’d been searching for.
Today, Sienna is living with her brother’s family, enrolled in a local school, and beginning to make friends. She’s slowly realising that her past does not define her, and that the violence was never her fault.
Sienna’s story, once filled with fear, is now one of hope.