Tracing Her Scars

Florencia Renee Ruiz grew up sheltered, protected from the world and all its chaos. While other teens snuck out, broke rules, and made memories, she lived inside the lines-obedient, quiet and waiting for the day she could finally live life on her own terms.

College was supposed to be her escape. Her beginning.

But instead of dorm rooms and late night adventures, she found herself trapped in a sterile hospital room, her future placed on hold. Diagnosed. Sick. Stuck.

Suddenly, she regretted ever...