But this is what a bride is supposed to look like, and since the day I decided to become sober and a mother, I’ve been trying to become who I’m supposed to be.
-- Melton (Prelude)

Importance: Melton writes this when describing the day of her wedding to Craig. She describes her wedding attire as a costume and feels like she is dressed to play a part. This feeling will occur for Melton frequently as she struggles to find her true self. This feeling of not being who she is supposed to be causes Melton to engage in self-destructive behaviors and creates an inability to connect with her husband.

Every girl must decide whether to be true to herself or be true to the world.
-- Melton (chapter 1)

Importance: Melton writes this about her daughter says that she is bigger than other girls her age and wonders why she is different. As a child, Melton felt...