Brenda Vicars brings a deep understanding of the educational landscape, honed through years of teaching and administrative roles. Her experiences, including college-level instruction for incarcerated individuals, revealed the profound inequities faced by many students. This realization ignited a passion to amplify their stories, with the courage and resilience of her students forming the vibrant core of her fiction.
Fifteen-year-old Polarity Weeks struggles to lead a normal life amid her mother's borderline personality disorder. Her world spirals when a nude photo of her surfaces online, leading to mockery at school and intervention from Child Protective Services. As she seeks the truth, Polarity discovers that everyone harbors dark secrets.
Exploring the enduring impact of past traumas, this narrative delves into a family's struggles as they confront long-buried secrets and memories. The characters grapple with the weight of their history, revealing how unresolved issues can shape relationships and personal identities. As they navigate the complexities of forgiveness and healing, the story highlights the delicate balance between honoring the past and moving forward. Themes of resilience and the quest for redemption are woven throughout, offering a poignant reflection on the ties that bind families together.