10. As a child, i was self-concious, afraid to even speak to kids in school.

9. My mother has been an alcoholic since she was 15.

8. I bite my fingernails when i get cold.

7. I had a boyfriend for almost 4 years. He killed himself when i told him i wouldn't marry him, at age 16.

6. I still have the ring he gave me. I'll wear it around my neck till the day i die. I still feel its my fault.

5. I grew up with my brother, whom i hated at the time. He is the closest thing i have to family.

4. I don't sing in the shower, i scream.

3. I used to cook, now i just instant everything...

2. On my 16th birthday, i fell down the basement stairs and broke my ankle. My party got canceled and so did my presents due to my doc bills

1. I am still afraid of my mother.

you've been through so much to be so young.

I only get stronger as time goes on.

that's awful. you're strong.