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Dare to Dream

Desert of Dreams Series · Book 1 · Kiara’s story

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Discussion Questions

  1. What is a healthy vs. unhealthy relationship?
  2. What are warning signs of physical, mental, emotional, and/or sexual abuse? When should you seek help? Who is a safe person to go to if you need help?
  3. What can you do if a friend confides in you that they’ve experienced trauma and/or abuse?
  4. What are your views on sex, drugs, and alcohol?
  5. How can you be a good role model for others and stand up for yourself safely?
  6. How can we build resilience to overcome life’s challenges?
  7. What are your dreams in life? What do you hope to achieve?
Content Note

Books in the Desert of Dreams Series address sensitive but important topics, including bullying and peer pressure; homophobia; troubled family, friendship, and romantic relationships; divorce; religion; racism and classism; historical events of the late 1980s and 1990s; death; neglect and abuse; trauma; drugs, alcohol, and sex; teen pregnancy; abortion; and mental illness, including depression, suicidal ideation, PTSD, and anxiety.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or is in crisis, please reach out for help. In the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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