Left Behind (Completed) *editing*

When a tragedy in her family occurs, Valerie Drake quickly learns you can choose your friends but you can't choose your family. After her Dad passes away unexpectedly when Valerie was 12, she is left in an abusive situation with her drug addict brother while her Mom is no where to be found. Four years later, Valerie finds herself desperate to escape from her brother. With the support of her two best friends, things begin to change drastically for Valerie... but change isn't always good. Valerie is faced with difficult questions and obstacles along the way as her entire world is rocked and she struggles to remain strong. Nothing is permanent and nothing will ever be the same again for Valerie.