In My Own Skin

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Lorena has faced judgement all her life. She's not light enough, not skinny enough, her hair isn't straight enough and she's tired of it. Why is it so wrong to not completely fit everyone's standard of beauty? I mean, what does a girl have to do to get a little love around here?! Find out as she journeys through the ups and downs of being an Afro-Latina girl with no real place in the world except for the one she creates for herself.


**I do not own the rights to the painting that is currently the title cover**
***I only chose it temporarily because it best fit the Lorena's look***

The actual title cover will soon be available once this story receives enough votes and views.All Rights Reserved

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