Abandoned, lost, and angry depict the dark feelings that lingered after eight-year old Teresa watched her father kill her mother. Without parental guidance, many questions remained unanswered, causing Teresa to sink deeper into a childhood cave. Her escape came when she took the advice of a teacher and began writing letters to her mom. Although she would never receive a physical response, writing helped Teresa feel more connected to her mother and each letter became a step toward healing. This book shares the details of her journey but serves as a curative agent for the reader. It will move you beyond the pain and agony of your present and push you toward the illuminating promise of your future.