After spending years being bullied for her weight, Lauren leaves Brooklyn behind for a fresh start at college in Atlanta. Quiet, guarded, and struggling with deep insecurities, she hopes distance will help her become the person she's always wanted to be. But healing isn't as simple as changing locations. As Lauren navigates new friendships, attention she isn't used to, and the pressure of learning how to love herself, she's forced to confront the damage her past left behind. In a city full of new beginnings, Lauren must decide whether she'll keep hiding from the world-or finally allow herself to be seen before she loses herself completely. Copyright © 2015 Republished 2026 I do not own any of the pictures used in this publication.