Melody is an excellent big sister who is caring and protective of her siblings. She has a great sense of humor and is polite and respectful. In some instances, she is a typical teen who just wants to hang out with her friends. She likes doing her makeup and her hair, and/or getting her nails done. She also enjoys swimming, playing volleyball, running, drawing, and listening to music. She is described as wise beyond her years. She is incredibly self-aware of family patterns and is motivated to break family cycles with appropriate supports and guidance. Melody wants her adoptive family to be familiar with Trauma-Informed Care. She has talked about wanting to be a brain surgeon when she grows up.
