My name is Ryleigh Carter. I am twenty-five years old and probably have more patience with the world than I should. There is nothing special about me, other than the fact bad things seem to happen wherever I go. I am a dreamer. I have high hopes for my future and that everything will somehow work out in the end. They say good things come to those who wait, and well. I have been waiting for quite sometime. my life has not been easy. Everyone has a story. And this, well.... this is one that nearly broke me to the point of never coming back. I'm not sure where it comes from, but somewhere deep inside, I possess an unwavering strength. Perhaps there is something special about me after all. For you to understand, we need to go back to the beginning. The very beginning.