Teenage years are often painted as golden—a time of laughter, friendships, and endless dreams. But for Rhea, they became a battlefield of loneliness, betrayal, and heartbreak.

She believed in fairytales. That kindness would be returned, that love would protect her, that friends would never leave. But reality struck harder than she ever imagined. From a home where love felt conditional, to friendships that crumbled, to cruel rumors that stole her innocence—Rhea’s journey is one of breaking and rebuilding.

This is not just her story. It is the story of every girl who has ever cried herself to sleep, felt unseen in a crowd, or struggled to find her place in a world quick to judge but slow to understand.

Through pain, she discovered resilience. Through loss, she found strength. And in silence, she learned how to rise again.

If you’ve ever felt unheard, unloved, or unimportant, this book will remind you of one truth—no matter how much the world tries to break you, you can always rise.