Audrey:

The first week at the new school was quiet. As expected, the timetable was disrupted. Two teachers were absent for extended periods, including our PE teacher, who broke her leg in a traffic accident.

So now we have PE with a male teacher who's also taken over other classes today. I change and get a few looks, probably directed at my tattoos. I have three tattoos, all of which have a connection to my family.

Changed and with a water bottle in hand, I walk into the gym, where I join my class. Lisa stands next to me, and we listen. "Good morning, due to absences and planning for...