Breaking the Mental Matrix: Understanding the Hidden Struggles of Today’s Youth Every day in Seattle, youth walk through the doors of CD Studios Nonprofit searching for a sense of belonging, guidance, and hope. Serving at-risk youth—those aged 12–24 in underserved communities—means we’re constantly confronted with an undeniable truth: not everyone starts life on the same page, or even in the same chapter. Some young people come from families that have broken generational curses. Their struggl...