Transitioning from elementary to middle school can be an adjustment, and for Faith Victoria Saylor, it was a real rollercoaster. After elementary, you're no longer a kid, and things get tougher. More challenging classes, more homework, and stricter teachers.
On top of that, Faith was going through physical and identity changes that weren't exactly positive. Repeating fifth grade was a total bummer; it had become a source of embarrassment, especially after taking care of her autistic brother, which was a real tough job. Her manic-depressive mom often blamed her for her brother's mischievous behavior. And let's not forget her not-so-great stepfather, who was always on her case. Bu t the real kicker was that her mom was still punishing her by not letting her take ballet lessons .
Just a few months back, Faith had made a mistake by hanging out with a group of girls and some older boys who were into drinking, drugs, and gambling. But it had been a while since she had stopped hanging out with those losers and had been acting up. Yet, her mom still thinks she's lying. Will her mom ever be on her side? Will anyone? Faith is angry and bitter, and for now, she's going to act like a grown-up and tough it out. She's waiting for the day she can break free from her mom's grasp and reconnect with her daddy.