Daughter with no mother.... it is not a new concept; This book will take you on a journey of a young woman named Carly, looking back on her life growing up as a teenager and into adulthood, Carly is caught in the crossfire of a dysfunctional family dynamic, that leaves her feeling isolated, misunderstood, and deeply hurt. The story unpacks the many types of the insidious effects of emotional abuse, showing how it can leave invisible scars that can linger long after the words are spoken to a person. Witness Carly's struggle for independence, her search for solace and healing. This is a story about having to face the dark shadows of the past to move forward in the future. Have you ever felt invisible? Unheard? Or even felt trapped in a situation that is beyond your control? Then this story will resonate with you. Are you ready to be drawn into Carly's world? This is not a story of blame or recrimination. It is a story of survival, of piecing together a shattered self, of finding my voice in the quiet spaces where it had been silenced. It is about reclaiming my narrative, embracing my vulnerabilities, and forging a path towards healing and self-acceptance.