Read the first eight pages or so of this opinion if you want a depressing glimpse into the life of a young woman.
Amanda A. is lost. She might be lost for her entire life. It's a life without meaning. And the system is really at a loss for what to do here. Understandably so.
It's got to be frustrating for everyone involved. From the social worker to the trial court to the Court of Appeal.
A wasted life. At least thus far. Without much concrete hope of it getting better anytime soon.
