"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

it’s been almost 3 years since you left me, I still think about you everyday. I always told myself that I wouldn’t be able to live once you were gone, but i guess i was wrong. I wish I could’ve told you about all of the things that have happened since you left and even before you left. That guy I was dating for two years and introduced to you, he raped me, I wish I could’ve talked to you about it, my parents still don’t believe me. I know that you would’ve listened. I graduated high school 2 years ago. You were the one person I wanted to see me get my diploma and you obviously weren’t there. I keep picturing the day that I got the call, to come to the hospital and say goodbye. I tried to tell you that I was there, I don’t think you heard me. I like to believe that you did. I’m still not sure what I want to do with my life, Im not sure if i’ll ever figure it out either. That’s all for now I guess. Keep watching over for me, I hope you’re dancing up there Nana.
I love & miss you always 🤍.
-Charity