Me & Myself

Chapter #1: The Secrets Hidden Behind Closed Doors

Chapter #1: The Secrets Hidden Behind Closed Doors

Lilly sat rigidly on the couch in her therapist's office, her eyes fixed on the floor as the same question hung in the air like a challenge. The therapist's gentle prodding was met with silence, as if the words were trapped in her throat. Perhaps she was unable to verbalize the turmoil brewing inside her. Or maybe she was afraid to confront the traumas of her past.

As we delve into Lilly's personal diary, a gift from her brother, we're transported to a sunny day that would change the course of her life forever. A 10-year-old Lilly, with a mischievous glint in her eye, was running wildly through the streets, her scarf-clad head bobbing up and down. She had sneaked out without permission, and now fear gripped her heart as she approached her house. Would she be caught?

With bated breath, she peeked into the garage, her eyes scanning for her father's bike. It was there, parked and waiting. Her heart sank. But fate, it seemed, was on her side. Her father was asleep, and she slipped in unnoticed, a temporary reprieve from the storm brewing within.

Welcome to Lilly's world, where the lines between love and neglect blur. As the middle child, she struggled to find her place in a family where her siblings seemed to hold favored positions. Her sensitivity was often misinterpreted as stubbornness, and her attempts to garner attention only led to scolding. Yet, she continued to try, fueled by a deep-seated desire to be loved and accepted.

As we journey through Lilly's diary, we'll uncover the secrets hidden behind closed doors, the stories she couldn't tell, and the truths she couldn't face. Will she find solace in the words she's written, or will they remain forever locked away? The story continues..