Behind Closed Doors

Behind Closed Doors: The quiet hum of my home today is a melody I once only dreamed of. It's a sound built on shared laughter, on unspoken understandings, and on the steady, unconditional rhythm of a love I chose to build. But this present, this peace, was not a given. It was forged in the crucible of a childhood lived in the shadows of unspoken rules and carefully maintained appearances. For years, my reality was a secret, hidden behind polished surfaces and rehearsed smiles.
My world was defined by the absence of a mother's touch, the chilling weight of silence, and the constant, subtle awareness of being an outsider looking in. I learned early to observe, to decipher the unwritten codes of human connection from a distance, always searching for the missing piece, always wondering: Do I know what love is?This book is the story of that search. It's the story of a small girl who found sanctuary in the structured world of school, a voice in lessons, and a fierce, unspoken pact with her sister.
It's the story of quiet rebellion, of fleeting moments of freedom, and of the profound impact of a single, brutal crack that shattered one illusion, only to illuminate the path towards another truth. It is the journey from a place where my very existence felt conditional, to the profound realisation that I could define my own worth, choose my own path, and ultimately, build a life where kindness was not a rare gesture, but a constant, unwavering presence.
This is the beginning of that story, a testament to the enduring human spirit, and the quiet triumph of finding one's own way home.