childhood memories
At age 4, Dakota had this type of surgery.
What are tonsils removed?
Dakota's dad’s friend who gave them cats.
Who is Jared?
The pandemic that hit during Dakota’s 5th and 6th grade years.
What is COVID-19?
Dakota now has these two important things from the people around him.
What are love and care?
Dakota says this is the best thing to do during hard times.
What is never give up?
Dakota was scared to stay overnight here, but his mom stayed with him
What is the hospital?
These two best friends from middle school were very close to Dakota.
Who are Sophie and Delilah?
Dakota first caught COVID in this grade.
What is sixth grade?
Dakota used to write these stories as a kid.
What are comic books?
Dakota feels seen when he talks about this
What is his past?
Dakota entered this system at age 5
What is foster care?
The German shepherd who didn't get along with Mia.
Who is Sergeant?
Dakota told a counselor about feeling unsafe because of this person.
Who is his dad?
The main character in Dakota’s comic books.
Who is Super Dakota?
Dakota once felt like this about what his dad said.
What is being the worst mistake?
The name of the cat Dakota loved the most.
Who is Boots?
This friend gives Dakota ideas when he's having a rough time.
Who is Tommy?
The sad reason Boots had to be put down.
What is a blood clot in his leg?
Dakota is working on improving this in school.
What are his grades?
Dakota now believes this about what others say about him.
What is it’s true that they care?
Dakota's protective pit bull’s name.
Who is Mia?
She helps Dakota at school by being supportive.
Who is Jackie?
The grade Dakota moved away and had to leave friends behind.
What is eighth grade?
Dakota feels this way when people tell him he is not a mistake.
What is loved?
The key message Dakota shares at the end of his story.
What is everyone goes through rough times, but you’re not alone?