You tell me things that’ll hold me back
You say that I need to be covered up
That I need to hide who I am
But I can’t
I won’t
I am made by the scars
I am who I am not because I hid
But because I accepted the mistakes
I made the most and use them
To better the lives of those around
To help those who haven’t gotten to this point
Understand that it’s not for attention
I’m unashamed of them
I’m sorry for the pain
I’m sorry that you’re immature
That you can’t handle that some go through
Life and find it hard to cope
Sorry that you can’t respect that I am comfortable
In my own skin.
But can you try to at least try
AMP is a youth-driven, statewide group that seeks to unleash the full potential for personal growth among foster and adoptive children in Iowa. AMP offers leadership opportunities, service learning projects, speaking opportunities, and educational/vocational assistance. AMP also provides the life skills youth need to become self-sufficient, independent adults.
| Ames | Eldora State Training School |
| Burlington | Fort Dodge |
| Cedar Rapids | Marshalltown |
| Council Bluffs | Mason City |
| Davenport | Ottumwa |
| Des Moines/Mobile | Sioux City |
| Dubuque | Waterloo |
