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But My Family Calls Me a Hero is a brutally honest memoir about survival, trauma, and the quiet strength it takes to navigate a childhood no child should face. From enduring sexual abuse and neglect, to living with the weight of PTSD and bipolar disorder, Kayla recounts the moments that shaped her - the silence, the fear, and the resilience that grew in the cracks of a chaotic life.
Being adopted after being failed by her mother, Kayla learns to navigate a world that often feels unsafe, balancing school, hospital visits, and therapy at Brentwood Mental Hospital, all while keeping her deepest pain hidden. Through it all, she discovers how to protect herself, how to love, and how to begin forgiving - herself and the people who let her down.
This memoir is a testament to survival, a story about finding light in the darkest places, and a reminder that even in a life filled with heartbreak, resilience can bloom quietly but powerfully.