Natasha, 17, is a leader in the World Orphans partner transition home in Moldova. She loves to play sports and participates in the drama program, something Natasha only dreamed of as a child.
When she was 6 years old, Natasha’s father left her mother. Shortly after, her mother remarried and sent Natasha and her brother to the orphanage.
Life in the orphanage was lonely. Natasha didn’t have a lot of friends and once her brother graduated, she felt completely alone.
At the age of 16, Natasha graduated from the orphanage and was expected to support herself. Fortunately, the orphanage director told her about the transition home.
“It was a joy for me to be in a family again,” she said. “I felt love from a mother. From the first days I was very happy.”
Natasha has learned how to cook and is currently enrolled in high school where her favorite subjects are history, literature and English.
After high school, Natasha plans to attend the university. But for now, she enjoys performing in Christian Theater Company where she tells others about Jesus.
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I am glad that Natasha is getting help from various churches. That will allow her to have a chance at happiness! Thank you for sharing this!
How sad. Thanks for sharing the story. How many thousands upon thousands more Natashas are out there?