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Her mother struggled with mental illness and addiction, and by age 11, Angie and her siblings were placed in foster care. Foster care came with its own challenges, and by 13, she left in search of a fresh start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She found a sense of belonging in midtown Manhattan in a walkway outside the restaurant Utsav, where she connected with a tight-knit group she affectionately called the \u201cfoul clan.\u201d Together, they shared food, clothes, and makeshift living spaces in what they called \u201cthe batcave.\u201d This community became her chosen family, sticking together like siblings through difficult times. One of her most cherished memories was meeting her ex-husband there; they married by exchanging ring pops, surrounded by their street family as witnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Streetwork staff regularly visited the area to offer supplies, food, and support. Their consistent presence inspired her to go to Streetwork for support. 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