Amanda* grew up surrounded by darkness, with no hope of a good life. At a young age, Amanda was molested. Then Amanda’s mother began subjecting her repeatedly to commercial sexual exploitation: a mother selling her daughter to men in order to support her own substance addiction.
As a teenager, Amanda sought love in a boyfriend. Instead of loving her, he physically abused her and eventually exploited her, selling her through human sex trafficking. Abusive relationships and a homeless lifestyle became Amanda’s life pattern, as did being sold, abused, and exploited.
Darkness was her reality. Thankfully, light has broken through that darkness in Amanda’s life.
When Amanda first joined Beautiful Dream Society’s program, quiet and reserved, she communicated only through pictures and writing. Now she is the epitome of a restored life, achieving so much more than her family, her old boyfriend, and even she herself could have imagined. Her passion for animals led her on a journey of volunteering at an animal shelter where she loved and cared for neglected and homeless animals. Her experience provided job skills that led to obtaining her first real job at a facility for dogs.
Amanda has overcome so many barriers. She has transitioned from darkness and abuse to light and freedom. She found her true value. This beautiful girl continues to grow and thrive in astounding ways. This is only the beginning for her!
*name and photo changed for her protection