Chocolate Syrup on my Doorstep

By Alexandra Lauren Sosa

When I was younger, my favorite ice cream flavor was fudge ripple (from Friendly's). I would go over to my grandmas house and eat it in those pretty little sundae glasses that you could buy from the Christmas tree shop. I would have at least 2, if not three bowls before I went to bed. I was happy, sure of myself, not worrying about anything more than doing my homework before bed. I was happy. As I got older, my eyes started to look at food in a different light. I felt myself turning away from ice cream in general, as well as anything that would make me feel full for the rest of the day. This has not been an easy thing to overcome. Over the past year and a half I have started to become more comfortable with my body, with my eating habits, and with my writing. My stories will speak to anyone who feels stuck inside their own home, who wonders if they are growing up the same way as everyone else or if there is something missing. For me, these pieces were my journey to figuring this out- of answering this question, and finding out the person I wanted to be. I am someone who is affected by other people. These people, whether they are our family or friends, change us and shape us into the person we are today. I find myself thinking about them and their lives, and how each one of their stories has had a profound impact on me. My collection is divided into parts. Their stories as well as mine are intertwined in each of these categories. I hope you discover their struggles, and figure out the things they are fighting for.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 107596721X
• ISBN13: 9781075967214
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"