LEESBURG Lilly Parker was crowned Miss Lake County three weeks ago.
Now, the 18-year-old Umatilla resident is making plans to share her story with others through community service projects and personal visits to women s shelters.
“I had some personal issues during my childhood,” Parker said. “Things I won’t go into here, but I share with girls and even women who have been through similar experiences. I want to inspire them to not let it define them.”
After surviving some traumatic experiences, she began getting the help she needed from the right people.
But she found herself still struggling with her self esteem, image and worth.