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Last published Sat, Feb 7, 2026
Book about a young teenage girls trauma and her healing journey.
How she managed to escape her situation alive and tell someone.
Trigger Warning ⚠️
There are mentions of self-harm, bullying, fighting, CSA, and suicide.
Please proceed with caution (or just pick a different book....)
This book is emotional, and kind of like Girl In Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow or 13 Reasons Why.
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