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Sixteen-year-old Anya navigates a crushing world of internal struggle, self-harm, and profound isolation, meticulously hiding her pain behind a facade of normalcy. As her anxiety and self-doubt escalate, pushing her to a terrifying breaking point, a series of fragile connections – from a quiet classmate and an online confidante to an empathetic teacher and therapist – begin to pierce her darkness. Her journey of healing, marked by artistic expression, raw vulnerability, and the difficult process of building authentic relationships, transforms her scars into symbols of resilience, guiding her towards self-acceptance and a powerful voice for mental health advocacy. Comparable works include The Catcher in the Rye