“My father broke me,” I said, my voice fraying on the words. “He shattered my spirit, my strength, my whole damn heart. I don’t even know who I am anymore. All I know is who I want to be…and it’s not this girl. It’s not this shadow, this terrified little lamb constantly looking over her shoulder for the big bad wolf to attack. To take another bite out of me. I refuse to live my life in fear, and I never again want to be saved
