Over the past two years of being a fellow at Life Together, I have gained a lot of experience here, at the house, and at my site placement. I had my highs and lows, in my moments, but I learned a lot, especially at my site placement, which is Grace Episcopal Church in Medford. In my site placement at Grace, I have been given the opportunity to help with the livestream, website, and eNews, and lead a monthly film discussion series. I also will be given the opportunity, in a few weeks, to preach for the first time there. The opportunities that I have been given at Grace Church have truly given me the experience of working at a church.

I have grown a lot as a person during my time at Life Together. I gained new insights into myself, especially regarding my interests and activities, as well as those of my fellow housemates. My spirituality has also shifted thanks to the spaces that Life Together provided, such as Prayer Partners, a mentor, and a spiritual director. As someone who is autistic, I really appreciate the support that I have gained, especially with my mentor and in group therapy. As for what is next for me after Life Together, I plan on embarking on a career in tech. I hope that Life Together will grow stronger during its year of sabbath. Thank you, Life Together, for all the memories and experiences I have gained.