It feels like only yesterday, a distant lullaby in my forlorn soul. Nothing can ever replace you, or the love you put in my life. There are still times I feel a pang of guilt for what happened to you; When I do, what ifs and if onlys begin to stir in my belly. If only I had been honest from the beginning. Those were the first thoughts that ran through my mind as I began this memoir years ago. This book chronicles my life through the years proceeding high school. It's about the underlying struggle and result of depression, low self esteem, love and loss, and overcoming to draw closer to God. If you choose to take this journey with me, I hope it touches you, and that it helps you through a low time in your life.