The author recounts her experiences with bullying that began shortly after her family moved to a small village in Buckinghamshire, England. Starting school at a young age, she faced physical violence and emotional isolation, which left a lasting impact on her self-worth and mental health. Despite attempts to seek help, her concerns were dismissed by teachers, leading her to internalize her struggles. This tumultuous childhood fostered a complicated relationship with food and resulted in eating disorders as she sought perfection to feel safe. At 27, a loving relationship prompted her to reconsider her future, particularly her ambivalence towards motherhood, stemming from fears that her children might face similar bullying. Writing emerged as a therapeutic outlet, allowing her to process her past and express her hopes through storytelling. Now, as an author, she channels her experiences into creating narratives that offer comfort and joy, exploring themes of motherhood in her work, including a contemporary retelling of 'Little Women'. Through this journey, she has learned to embrace her identity and the complexities of her choices.