This book is a representation of who Barbara once was. I used slang words in my story to depict the true essence of the younger Barbara, who at an early age was handled in away that took the tears right out of her eyes. The pain I felt is in every word i wrote to express the deepness of my pain. I am not her any longer, but I do not apologize for where I came from. Therefore, I dedicate this book to me. I made it out and I am...