Dear Shay,

I'm really nervous to write this. I mean, hello? You're my freaking role model! Anybody would be nervous.. where do I begin?

Growing up was fun... Being the last child and all. I was pampered to death! My family-extended- used to live close to us, so I was never lonely. I had cousins my age living with us at the time, so everyday was a fun day, talking about everything and anything. We hid nothing from each other, and we always had each other's backs, no matter what. But then I got a big slap of reality...

I was forced to do things... Things that normal kids my age weren't supposed to do..I was threatened and cornered till I had no place to go. Those I trusted, those I put my trust into, those I thought could do no wrong, were the exact ones that push you roughly against the wall and suffocate you... Until you can't breathe and you chose to give up...

But you gave me hope, Shay. You're my hero. You saved me.

Yours always,

Kimmy K.