Words will only cause permanent psycological damage

Hadley has been abused her entire life, by everyone and anyone, except her mother, who died ten years ago.

Now sixteen and she can't let anyone in. Teachers wonder why, sticks and stones may break her bones but words can never hurt her, right?

But words have hurt Hadleyy, and has given her permanent psycological damage. No one has ever been bothered with Hadley, except in which to bully her. There is nobody who hates her more than she hates herself.

When new girl Reah arrives at the school, she looks upon Hadley in a curious but caring light.

Will Hadley finally find someone she can trust? Can Reah face up to who she is?

After all, Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will only cause permanent psycological damage.