The story of my life

Growing up with an abusive mother and an absentee father was not something unheard of, but it still was not nice to live through it. There was always secrecy and pain and hate when it came to family, even though it shaped me to be the strong women that I am today, does not mean that it hurt any less.
Maya is just a simple girl trying to live her life and make something of herself, but some people view her as weak, vulnerable, and useless, while others view her as strong and independent.
"What have I done to deserve this kind of treatment from my own mother?"
"Will I ever find happiness?"
My name is Maya Hart, and this is the story of my life.

Warnings: Contains strong languages, violence, and forms of abuse.

(This is my first attempt at writing, please give it a chance. You will not be disappointed)
The first part will be in Maya's POV but she's telling her story from how she remembers it so just go along with the flow, I promise it will all make sense.