Wednesday’s Child: Ambitious teen hopes to share her passion with forever family
Emma, 17, is full of emotion starting her senior year in high school.
"Exciting, overwhelming, and nerve-wracking," she said.
Despite back-to-school nerves, Emma said she would like to graduate early. She’s eager to get a head start on independent living, college and the pursuit of a special passion.
"I want to major in music — vocal music. I love to sing. It’s just a natural thing, my mom says I’ve been singing since I’ve been making sounds," she said.
At 17, Emma is close to aging out of foster care. But she still sees the value in establishing a foundation with a forever family.
"I just want them to actually care and show me that they love me, even if it’s just the simple words of 'I love you,' that’s one thing I never really got as a kid, someone who will be there for me in my roughest days," Emma said.
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