Lily and Monas Story

I first met Mona at the Citizen Advocacy Christmas BBQ in 2023, and it did not take long for us to discover our mutual love for all things pink and fashion. After that, I undertook some training with the Citizen Advocacy staff and learnt more about Mona. We were then paired up, and our relationship really began in May 2024. Since then, Mona has not only become one of my best friends but has also formed a special bond with my partner and my mum. She has truly become part of our family. We bring out the best in each other, and whenever we are together it is non-stop laughter and fun. Our relationship has blossomed into something really special.

Being a Citizen Advocate for Mona has become a really important part of my life. It has given me the chance to support and advocate for her so that all aspects of her life align with her values and needs. It has also highlighted to me how important it is for her to have someone she can trust who is not in a professional role.

Mona has given me just as much in return. She has become a true friend and family, someone I can share both the joys and challenges of my own life with. What stands out the most about Mona is her incredible ability to make anyone smile. She is the most loving person I know, and she reminds me not to take things too seriously. Mona brings so much joy, gratitude, and warmth into my life, and I feel so lucky to be part of hers.

Over time, Mona has become a big part of not only my life but my family’s as well, and that is the beauty of Citizen Advocacy. Our relationship has naturally developed because we have so much in common. As it has grown, I have seen Mona become more independent, making her own choices with confidence and feeling empowered to speak her mind to a much greater extent. I am so proud to have played and to continue to play a part in that. I am also really grateful for the education and support that Citizen Advocacy provides for all the aspects involved in this journey. 

"Mona has become my friend, my family, and one of the brightest parts of my life."

- Lily