Email from Sterbinsky for Congress My childhood taught me something that no textbook or resume ever could: how to lead from experience. John, When I was 12, my dad suffered a major traumatic brain injury. It changed him—and it changed my life forever. Growing up, it was just me and my dad. We faced a lot of challenges, but we took them on together. After the accident, his temper and his mood were never the same - and I realized I was no longer safe. Between the ages of 14 and 18, I went to four different high schools in four different homes across multiple states. I tried hard not to be a problem. I took up as little space as I could. I felt like I didn’t belong anywhere. But I kept going. I finished school. I joined the Navy. I built a life. And somewhere along the way, I stopped seeing myself as a victim. I realized that surviving all of that made me stronger, more resourceful, a problem-solver. My childhood taught me something that no textbook or resume ever could: how to lead from experience. Now, when people ask me why I’m running for Congress, I tell them the truth: I’m running because I’ve lived the policies they argue about in Washington. Because I’ve been the kid on SSI. I’ve been the teen deciding between homework and a paycheck. The one who fell through every crack in the system. And I want better for the next kid. The people representing us should know what it’s like to struggle, to just barely make ends meet. And if they don’t know, they must listen, learn, and lead with empathy. I am running to flip Arizona’s 9th District and defeat MAGA extremist Paul Gosar. Gosar doesn’t care about us. He has no interest in working to level the playing field for working families. It’s time to get rid of him. This campaign is not just about me, it’s about tackling the many crises we face as a country with courage and resilience. If you can, I would truly appreciate your support. Getting to Congress won’t be easy, but I’m no stranger to difficult challenges and I’m eager and ready for the fight: If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Donate $5 Donate $25 Donate $100 Donate $15 Donate $50 Donate Another Amount Or make a monthly recurring donation to defeat Gosar and flip AZ-09! Thank you for everything. Gratefully, Dani Sterbinsky Democrat for AZ-09 Donate The views expressed here are my own and do not reflect the official positions of the Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy, or the U.S. Coast Guard. Use of military ranks, job titles, or photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Department of the Navy, the Department of Defense, or any other government agency. Paid for by Sterbinsky for Congress Sterbinsky for Congress | 18383 W. Artemisa Ave | Wittmann, AZ 85361 US Unsubscribe | Constant Contact Data Notice