Chapter 1: How It Started

Anna Marie Leeser, now 16, was the unintentional result of an alcohol induced night at a party. Her mother, Karren Leeser, is a now a 32 year old alcoholic who abuses her only daughter both verbally, physically, and on top of that, is constantly deprived food. As if the abuse from her mom isn't bad enough, Anna self-harms and is in a constant battle with herself and her mom. Anna's father, Josh Dennis Samuels, had no knowledge of Karren's teenage pregnancy, therefore leaving Anna to fend for herself. Will Anna ever find a way to escape the pain she faces so regularly?