About the author I've always been a dreamer, my imagination unfurling like the petals of a blooming flower. From a young age, I found solace in the pages of my notebooks, where I crafted fantastical worlds filled with vibrant characters and thrilling adventures. As a child, I often retreated to my room, weaving intricate tales that whisked me away from the mundane realities of life. In those moments of solitude, I wasn't just Jamie; I was an architect of dreams. When college beckoned, it felt like stepping into an uncharted territory-overwhelming at first with its cacophony of voices and faces. The bustling campus was teeming with possibilities yet fraught with uncertainty. But as time passed, I began to emerge from my shell. I discovered the joy of connection amidst the noise and chaos. Boys approached me with kind smiles and gentle invitations to dinner, but they never quite captured my heart. They were lovely in their own right-sweet-but deep down, I knew they weren't for me. I had other desires that had to be fulfilled. It wasn't until I met a group of extraordinary women that I truly began to flourish. These friendships ignited something within me-a sense of belonging that had long eluded me. They introduced me to new experiences and perspectives, expanding the horizons of my world beyond what I had ever imagined possible. Laughter echoed through our gatherings as we shared stories and dreams under starlit skies. After graduating with a degree in psychology, I pursued graduate studies in clinical psychology with fervor. My ambition was clear: I wanted to help girls like me navigate their identities and find their voices in a world that often tried to silence them. With each client who walked through my door, I felt a thrill course through my veins; this was where I belonged.