Because of Dylan

Whoever said the truth will set you free is lying.

I know what they say about me.
I've heard the whispers behind my back.
They've even said the nasty words to my face.
Easy.
Slut.
Whore.
But they don't know the whole story.
No one does. I make sure of it.
It's easier to let them believe that.
Slut shaming has nothing on the truth.

So what if they all say those things?
So what if they all believe it to be true?
So what if the one guy I want to see me differently judges me too?

It is still better than any of them knowing the truth. Because...

The truth won't set me free. It will destroy me.
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Because of Dylan is the story of Becca, and her journey into learning to forgive, trust and love others. But above all, learning to forgive, trust and love herself.
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Trigger warning. Please do not read past this point if you do not wish to see the trigger information.
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This book contains off-the page references to childhood abuse, rape, drug addiction, alcoholism and suicide. Reader discretion is advised.