Through the Eyes of Melissa

At fifteen years old life for Melissa meant time with friends, afternoons on the bridge overlooking the waterfall, and the sanctuary of her daydreams. At sixteen and pregnant, her childhood was at an end. Finding herself without friends and with a mother both jealous and unsupportive, Melissa can only depend on herself and a newly found love that she perceives to be the salvation to her troubles.Troubles that begin with The Blue Flower of her dreams. A simple present from her new love...
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At fifteen years old life for Melissa meant time with friends, afternoons on the bridge overlooking the waterfall, and the sanctuary of her daydreams. At sixteen and pregnant, her childhood was at an end. Finding herself without friends and with a mother both jealous and unsupportive, Melissa can only depend on herself and a newly found love that she perceives to be the salvation to her troubles.Troubles that begin with The Blue Flower of her dreams. A simple present from her new love symbolizing everything she hopes for while ultimately representing the emotional pain her life must endure. Now alone with nowhere to go, she finds life leads her to a place where she seemingly must compromise her morals while leaving a dark mark upon her conscience.These are struggles that move her life past the walls of adolescence. Through heartache and determination, she can redefine her purpose as a woman and ultimately champion the strength of the female spirit.