Resilience

My roots in Henry County go back to Henry County High School. This is where I bought my first home and where I raised my children.

At 27, during a pivotal point in my life, I went back to school. I worked full time and took classes at night, inspired by the lawyers I worked alongside every day. In 2018, I graduated from Mercer University, right here in our district, as a first-generation college graduate. I kept going, earning a Master of Public Administration from Clayton State University, and today, I continue in law school.

There is a unique power that comes from struggle. As a survivor of domestic violence, finding my voice was transformative. I learned to advocate first for my family and then I spoke up for yours at the Capitol. It was never about title or power or money for me. God rebuilt my life, through the kindness and love of my community, and I with gratitude, advocated for the underrepresented because I knew what it was like to be overlooked.

Everyone deserves to feel safe in their communities and live a quality of life with those they love, no matter the color of their skin, party affiliation, zip code, or any other factor. Humanity extends beyond ourselves.

I have served with every person in this district in mind, and it has been an honor.

Here is what I have learned. The hardest chapter of your life is not the last one, and the thing that nearly breaks you can fuel and prepare you for your next chapter. Hope exists with you. If you are in that part of your life right now, know that I am rooting for you, and please keep going. 💜~ Rep. Santos