Charlie Davis, a seventeen-year-old, carries the weight of a shattered soul burdened by an extraordinary amount of pain and loss. Her experiences have surpassed the typical trials of most people’s lifetimes. As a way to cope with the overwhelming emotions, Charlie resorts to self-harm, seeking temporary relief through cutting. In these moments of physical pain, the emotional suffering temporarily dissipates, leaving her with a sense of inner peace. This self-destructive mechanism shields her from confronting the haunting memories of her father’s actions and a traumatic event that occurred under a bridge. Furthermore, she grieves the permanent loss of her best friend, Ellis, while also dealing with the emotional toll of having a mother who appears unable to offer her support.
However, Charlie’s life takes an unforeseen turn when she is compelled to leave a special treatment center due to the expiration of her insurance coverage. This unexpected twist leads her to Tucson, Arizona, where the vibrant and untamed environment offers a new opportunity for growth. Here, Charlie embarks on an extraordinary and brave journey—a journey of self-discovery and healing. She must carefully piece together the fragments of her life, painstakingly rebuilding herself from the remnants of her painful past. Armed with strength and resilience, she faces the formidable task of putting herself back together and gradually mending the deep wounds that have haunted her for far too long.
