"More than a stunning debut. It is the announcement of a bold new literary voice"
—Stephen Chbosky, author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower

I would say that I miss you, but you taught me not to lie to people. If I am being honesty I don’t think I will ever miss you. Yes you gave me some very valuable lessons, most of which I will pass on. But not all. I won’t pass on how you disciplined me, I won’t pass on how you hid me from the world. Like I was embarrassing. Most importantly i won’t pass on ow you made me feel. I never felt strong, or beautiful. I never felt skinny, or like my skin was my own. You told me I was fat and stupid. Ugly and weak. I never feel like the people who tell me I am beautiful are telling the truth. I won’t miss the way I would flinch or tense up when you moved. I won’t miss never having roots because my world was ALWAYS around you. You are still my world. I do love you but you will never be forgiven… at least not right now. You made me feel hated because you hated yourself.