McKenna never thought she would experience adulthood. After nine years of being abused and bullied by teachers and peers, McKenna made it to adulthood, only to end up in an abusive relationship that mirrored the abuse and what she thought she deserved.

When she leaves for her final nursing placement in Adelaide, South Australia, her life turns for the better. She meets a new group of friends who complement her hidden personality and sees the life she's been missing for almost two decades.

As she makes more of herself, the rose-coloured glasses slowly fall off. Nothing prepares her for the mess she finds herself in and the tug-of-war between her heart and reality.

This story is about self-healing, self-discovery, resilience, empowerment, and breaking the chain.

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**Disclaimer**

This is a story inspired by reality. All characters, locations, and scenarios have been changed to not reflect reality in anyway.

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