Dakota is an incredibly resilient young woman who has faced profound loss, including the death of her adoptive parents and the separation from her biological family. Now pregnant and having bravely escaped an abusive relationship, she is currently unemployed, finishing her studies, and struggling with the weight of loneliness and depression. Despite these immense challenges, Dakota is taking courageous steps to build a better future for herself and her baby by joining a women’s support group. She is a thoughtful person who finds comfort in attending plays , reading, music, and nature.