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Amber's Determination

Amber had two little brothers, James and Aaron.

Brown-haired girl in a pink dress playing with Blonde boy in a blue shirt and Black-haired boy in a green hat

Their father was mean to their mother.

Brown-haired girl in a pink dress and her mother looking sad

Amber struggled in school, feeling sad and alone.

Brown-haired girl in a pink dress sitting alone at her desk

One day, a social worker came to her school.

Social worker talking to Brown-haired girl in a pink dress in the hallway

The social worker told Amber she wasn't going home.

Brown-haired girl in a pink dress and the social worker hugging

Amber and her family fled to a women's shelter.

Brown-haired girl in a pink dress, her mother, and brothers leaving in a car

Her mother built a safe life for them.

Brown-haired girl in a pink dress's mother smiling and holding a house key

She went to university and became a teacher.

Brown-haired girl in a pink dress's mother in a graduation cap and gown

Amber and her brothers grew up safe and happy.

Brown-haired girl in a pink dress, Blonde boy in a blue shirt, and Black-haired boy in a green hat playing outside

They showed that they were resilient and strong.

Brown-haired girl in a pink dress and her siblings standing tall and proud

Reflection Questions

  • How did Amber feel in school?
  • Where did Amber and her family go for safety?
  • What did Amber's mother become?

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