Ask Me How I Got Here

A parent might reach for this book when their teenager is wrestling with the heavy weight of a life-altering decision or feeling alienated by the rigid expectations of their community. It speaks to the girl who is quietly reevaluating her relationship with faith, her body, and her future after an unplanned pregnancy. Written in poignant, accessible verse, the story follows Addie as she navigates her Catholic school environment and the internal shift from being who others expect to being who she actually is. It is a compassionate resource for high schoolers exploring bodily autonomy and the nuances of personal morality without being didactic or judgmental. Parents will find it a valuable tool for normalizing complex emotions and fostering honest conversations about choice and identity.