Amaiya, 26 years old, WA | 50 DAYS WAITING

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Amaiya entered the foster care system at the age of sixteen after both of her parents passed away—one from cancer and the other from an unexpected heart attack, two years apart. Following this, she was separated from her siblings, who both live in California. She has been trying to rebuild her relationship with them, but the distance makes it challenging.

Amaiya has noticed that many girls her age prefer white sneakers over heels when they go out. She finds herself wanting a stylish pair to boost her confidence. A small thing like the perfect pair of shoes can be easy to overlook when life is asking so much of you, but it's exactly those little joys that help her feel connected to her peers and comfortable in her own style, even while she's carrying so much.