Running And Growing
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Last published Tue, Jun 19, 2012
I had to keep running. I didn't have a choice. I had to.
I was running for my freedom and my dignity. Meet Carli Stryder. She has been in the fostering program for 7 years after her Mom died of cancer and her Dad committed suicide. When she runs away from her newest foster home and old friend of her Moms comes forward and welcomes her into her home, Carli has a whole new adventure ahead of her including: Fighting with her foster brother Liam and his siblings. Starting a new school and out-bitching the queen Bee and All in all kicking some ass in the new town.
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