Rejection, neglect, lies, deceit, cheating, and revenge all seemed to be a normal part of Maria's life. All of these were the inheritance of her existence, but also some that were freely given by her to those who crossed the line. This is how Maria had to deal with life all on her own. Alone, young, and without a penny to her name is how she moved through her challenges while being unwanted everywhere she went - unless she had something to offer. Yet it was not enough for Maria. It was not something she was willing to accept. Even if she was part of a statistical world of young teen pregnancies, Maria refused to stay in submission to the humiliations and shame that other young mothers would. In turn, she fought her way through all opposition. Coming out on the other side full of wounds, scars, and regrets. This is the story based on Maria's journey of becoming pregnant at the young age of seventeen and trying to find her way out and away from all who sought to hurt her. Alone finding the courage to do so when she thought she had none.