Caden

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Parts 13
Time 33m

Reads 318
Votes 22
Parts 13
Time 33m

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"For as long as I can remember, I've defined myself and my life by all the things I lack."

"For as long as I can remember, I've never been good enough."

"For as long as I can remember, I've had this lingering feeling..."

Read as 15-year-old girl, Tucson native Caden journeys toward self-acceptance and comes to terms with her bleak past. She may even fall in love along the way.

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Based on real events, people and places.

Trigger Warning: story includes elements of anxiety, depression, child neglect and alcoholism.

Some harsh language.

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