The Stranger in my Bed: breaking the cycle of abuse

South Lyon was a tiny, quaint town where everyone knew everyone else and their business. So what went on behind closed doors stayed behind closed doors. Author Patricia Garcia was a terrible student. She had a very hard time grasping what the teacher was trying to get across to her in class. When she entered high school, that was the very worst time for her.

She tried very hard, but she just could not take it in. She struggled through high school. When it was time for her to graduate, she w...