Today she is prettier than most models, gets told all the time that she looks like Grace Kelly. It was very hard for her then, but she found some friends and they are, to this day, still the closest of friends. She has developed a strong sense of right and wrong and empathy for others who find themselves in the same sitation she had to overcome. I hated to see her so hurt, but sometimes when we don't allow our kids to overcome adversity, we rob them of an opportunity to grow.
Most of the girls (there were some boys) who were so mean to her did not go to college or dropped out if they did. A couple of the girls got pregnant and dropped out of high school. One of the girls came to her after they were in high school and apologized for her behavior. They are friends today.
Amanda's in the top 3% of university students and about to graduate with honors from Texas A&M. She will be headed to one of the best graduate degree program in the fall. She has blossomed into an accomplished and beautiful young woman. I am blessed beyond measure.
Excellent, heartfelt story, TEXGAL!