Hello, I'm Amelie Andry, and this is my story. I have survived a mother who says she cares but is so cold it's almost impossible to believe she actually does and a father who is vulgar and extremely inappropriate.

I have also endured bullying, false accusations, manipulation, suicide attempts, and immoral acts. I am a sarcastic and blunt person, so be prepared to roll your eyes, laugh, and possibly cry.

Be prepared to be surprised and appalled. Most of all, be prepared to hear a blunt presentation of someone who has persevered through determination, acceptance, and hard-learned lessons.

My story is about overcoming anything and everything life can throw at you, and it is not pretty; however, it is enlightening. It is my perspective of the mistakes that school systems, psychiatrists, and parents can make.

If you are a person who relates to my story, maybe it will show you the mistakes not to make. Hopefully, this book will open eyes and possibly initiate changes in your life or in the way you address people with psychiatric issues.

You never know what someone has gone or is going through. My hope is, after reading this, you will be more open-minded, accepting, and forgiving of people who are different and don't fit into society's box.

My biggest goal in writing this is to help people. If this book helps one person, then it was worth reliving all I have gone through while writing this over the last two years.

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