The trauma of abuse is never fully gone from a person's consciousness. Its filthy stain leaves its residue on the soul forever. However, like all bad experiences, it is possible to turn this experience into good by developing compassion and empathy for others who have been through this experience. Many people feel that bringing meaning to a traumatic experience is a path to healing. When I turn a negative experience into a tool that brings meaning into my life and others, I am taking the best kind of revenge on my abuser. ~ When she gets out of foster care at 18 after being abused by her father at ages 3 to 12, Addie Lucas has no idea what the world has in store for her. When she gets a weird message over email from an unknown sender saying her father's looking for her, Addie freaks out. He's supposed to be in prison. As Addie's world comes crashing down on her and her shoulders can't hold it, strange thoughts push Addie to do stupid things. Can she survive her mental state?