Dear Me

Dear Me is a raw and poetic exploration of grief, identity, and self-acceptance, told through the intimate letters of a 16-year-old girl navigating life after the tragic death of her mother. Born into a world where her very existence is overshadowed by that loss, she is known by a label she never asked for: the girl who killed her mother. The weight of this identity shapes every interaction and distorts her sense of self.

Over the course of a year, she wrestles with how the world sees her-and how she sees herself. Each chapter unfolds as a letter to her own soul, revealing thoughts, doubts, anger, longing, and quiet rebellion against the definitions others have placed upon her. From the pity of distant relatives to the subtle judgment of classmates, she confronts the challenge of reconciling others' expectations with her own inner truths.

As the seasons of her sixteenth year pass, the girl begins to confront her past, embrace her grief, and slowly reclaim her identity. Through verse that weaves sorrow with fragile hope, Dear Me becomes a powerful testament to self-rediscovery, the shedding of inherited labels, and the quiet strength it takes to write your own story.

This book is for anyone who has ever felt misunderstood, defined by their past, or silenced by the weight of others' perceptions. It's a reflection on surviving, growing, and learning to speak not just louder-but more truthfully.