Waves of Resilience

The only life Sara Welland has known is one of cruelty by the hand of her callous stepmother. As she scrapes through a harrowing childhood behind closed doors, Sara quickly learns that no one is coming to save her. In fact, every adult in her life looks the other way, failing to protect her when she needs it most. In the darkest of times, she finds an inner strength - and a secret hideaway - that reveals more than she ever could imagine, helping her persevere. Pulling from Tara Pelletier's real life experiences, this compelling story is a portrayal of what it looks like to survive, navigating a home that feels like a prison. She enters the foster care system and begins rebuilding her concept of family as further bumps in her journey ensue. This story is a reclamation, showing just what it looks like to come out strong on the other side, a beacon of light for other survivors.