Chaperones

It's rare for me to be alone. Aunt seems to always be watching over me. She says as I'm getting older I'm going to need a chaperone otherwise people will talk. I can't think of anything worse than someone following me around, knowing my every move. 

Storytelling 

I love time on my own. It helps me to hear my own thoughts.  I like to make stories up and act them out without anyone watching. I can be whoever I want to be without breaking silly rules. 

I like to include Father in my stories too. It helps me keep his memory alive.  He'd understand my alone time because he often needed it too. 

Read more of Amelia's story 

"Aunt Cora doesn’t seem to like the idea of education. I’ve to hide my books that Miss Lancer gave me on my last day of school - “You have a fine brain, Amelia. Don’t forget that,"  if Aunt Cora had anything to do with it, I’d easily forget it. “With a book, you are never lonely. With education, you have a solid sense of self-worth.” Those words have stuck with me  I’m only just appreciating now that she said those things to me.  It helps when you’ve someone that believes in you."

Amelia's inheritance by BAFTA nominated writer and director Sandra Goldbacher is available to purchase now.