Books > Teens > Literature & Fiction > Social & Family Issues > Suicide
Monthly median sales (top 30)
$279
The median book price
$9.99
Bestseller's daily sales
9
50th book's daily sales
1
Average number of pages per book
296
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Yes
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juvenile > fiction > social issues > suicide
91.29%
juvenile > nonfiction > social issues > suicide
73.03%
juvenile > fiction > social issues > violence
73.03%
juvenile > fiction > social issues > strangers
73.03%
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Median title & subtitle length is 4 words:
- Jay's Journal (Anonymous Diaries)
- Dear Mom, I'm sorry
- Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls
- All the Bright Places
- Every Star That Falls
- Indie success
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36.84%
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Front-page bestsellers:
Book title | Author | Publisher | Absolute rank | Monthly sales volume | Price | Amazon stars | Amazon reviews | |
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1 | Jay's Journal (Anonymous Diaries) | Anonymous | Self published | N/A | $35 | $1.25 | 622 | |
2 | By the Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead | Julie Anne Peters | N/A | N/A | $503 | $17.99 | 629 | |
3 | Suicide Notes | Michael Thomas Ford | HarperAudio | 15,779 | $4,364 | $17.32 | 2,665 | |
4 | Suicide Notes | Michael Thomas Ford | Self published | 23,394 | $1,958 | $9.99 | 2,671 | |
5 | Dear Mom, I'm sorry | Mary O'Hora | Self published | 37,266 | $782 | $6.99 | 132 | |
6 | Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls | Lynn Weingarten | Simon & Schuster Audio | 39,202 | $1,790 | $15.99 | 1,249 | |
7 | All the Bright Places | Jennifer Niven | Self published | 71,405 | $251 | $8.99 | 21,387 | |
8 | Every Star That Falls | Michael Thomas Ford | HarperAudio | 76,988 | N/A | $-1.00 | 40 | |
9 | Until the Ribbon Breaks | E.K. Blair | Self published | 82,402 | $111 | $3.99 | 187 | |
10 | What He Didn't Tell Me | Jenny Lynne | Self published | 85,071 | $279 | $9.99 | 68 | |
11 | Dear Evan Hansen: THE NOVEL | Val Emmich | An unpredictable and endearing take on some classic themes.― | 91,108 | $215 | $7.69 | 7,063 | |
12 | Thirteen Reasons Why | Jay Asher | Razorbill; Reprint edition | 97,030 | $251 | $8.99 | 27,727 | |
13 | Hold Still | Nina LaCour | Penguin Books; Reprint edition | 97,559 | $227 | $8.12 | 829 | |
14 | The Call of The Dreamwalkers | Rafaële Désiré | Clear Source Publishing | 113,346 | $83 | $2.99 | 23 | |
15 | Butter | Erin Jade Lange | Bloomsbury USA Childrens; Reprint edition | 116,974 | $335 | $11.99 | 884 |
Jay's Journal (Anonymous Diaries)
Anonymous
By the Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead
Julie Anne Peters
Suicide Notes
Michael Thomas Ford
An unforgettable coming of age novel for fans of 13 Reasons Why, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.Fifteen-year-old Jeff wakes up on New Year’s Day to find himself in the hospital—specifically, in the psychiatric ward.Despite the bandages on his wrists, he’s positive this is all some huge mistake. Jeff is perfectly fine, perfectly normal; not like the other kids in the hospital with him.But over the course of the next forty-five days, Jeff begins to understand why he ended up here—and realizes he has more in common with the other kids than he thought.“With a sprinkling of dark humor and a full measure of humanness, Suicide Notes is quirky, surprising, and a riveting read.” —Ellen Hopkins, author of The You I’ve Never Known and Love Lies Beneath“Like the very best teen novels, Suicide Notes is both classic and edgy, timeless and provocative.” —Brent Hartinger, author of Geography Club“Makes a powerful emotional impact.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Jeff’s wit and self-discovery are refreshing, poignant, and, at times, laugh-out-loud funny.” —School Library JournalSupplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more
Suicide Notes
Michael Thomas Ford
An unforgettable coming of age novel for fans of 13 Reasons Why, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.Fifteen-year-old Jeff wakes up on New Year’s Day to find himself in the hospital—specifically, in the psychiatric ward.Despite the bandages on his wrists, he’s positive this is all some huge mistake. Jeff is perfectly fine, perfectly normal; not like the other kids in the hospital with him.But over the course of the next forty-five days, Jeff begins to understand why he ended up here—and realizes he has more in common with the other kids than he thought.“With a sprinkling of dark humor and a full measure of humanness, Suicide Notes is quirky, surprising, and a riveting read.” —Ellen Hopkins, author of The You I’ve Never Known and Love Lies Beneath“Like the very best teen novels, Suicide Notes is both classic and edgy, timeless and provocative.” —Brent Hartinger, author of Geography Club“Makes a powerful emotional impact.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Jeff’s wit and self-discovery are refreshing, poignant, and, at times, laugh-out-loud funny.” —School Library Journal Read more
Dear Mom, I'm sorry
Mary O'Hora
Foreword from Author - Dear Mom, I'm sorry, is a fictional end of life journal from a 15 year old girl to her mom. Certain content and subjects throughout the story may be distressing to readers. TW: suicide, mental health.Dear Mom,I grabbed this pad to write you a final goodbye.Out of all the things in the world I am 100% certain of, your love for me is top of that list. You have loved me since the day I was born, and only ever wanted the best for me. Unfortunately, you can’t possibly understand what it’s like to live in my body and to be stuck with these broken feelings. I am certain that if you understood how truly difficult is for me, you would let me go. You would grant me your blessing, and I would never need to wake up to another day of suffering.So, that’s what I intend to do. Write in this journal until I feel you can appreciate how hard life is for me. Sharing my despair and fears with you until I am convinced, you won’t want to read anymore. Unveiling my lies until you are finally ready to say goodbye.If you’re reading this, I’m already gone. Maybe it’s just days since or perhaps it’s weeks but I trust you might eventually come to terms with the truth, that this was my choice. If I could have done things differently, I would have. I hope that this truth, no matter how difficult it is to read, will set you free.I love you, Mom.Chelsiex o x Read more
Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls
Lynn Weingarten
The New York Times bestselling “taut, sophisticated thriller” (BCCB, starred review) packed with twists and turns that will leave you breathless. They say Delia burned herself to death in her stepfather’s shed. They say it was suicide. But June doesn’t believe it. June and Delia used to be closer than anything. Best friends in that way that comes before everyone else—before guys, before family. It was like being in love, but more. They had a billion secrets, binding them together like thin silk cords. But one night a year ago, everything changed. June, Delia, and June’s boyfriend Ryan were just having a little fun. Their good time got out of hand. And in the cold blue light of morning, June knew only this—things would never be the same again. And now, a year later, Delia is dead. June is certain she was murdered. And she owes it to her to find out the truth…which is far more complicated than she ever could have imagined. Sexy, dark, and atmospheric, Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls will keep you guessing until the very end. Read more
All the Bright Places
Jennifer Niven
NOW A NETFLIX FILM, STARRING ELLE FANNING AND JUSTICE SMITH! The New York Times bestselling love story about two teens who find each other while standing on the edge. And don’t miss Take Me with You When You Go, Jennifer Niven’s highly anticipated new book with bestselling author David Levithan! Theodore Finch is fascinated by death. Every day he thinks of ways he might kill himself, but every day he also searches for—and manages to find—something to keep him here, and alive, and awake. Violet Markey lives for the future, counting the days until graduation, when she can escape her small Indiana town and her aching grief in the wake of her sister’s recent death. When Finch and Violet meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school—six stories above the ground— it’s unclear who saves whom. Soon it’s only with Violet that Finch can be himself. And it’s only with Finch that Violet can forget to count away the days and start living them. But as Violet’s world grows, Finch’s begins to shrink. . . . “A do-not-miss for fans of Eleanor & Park and The Fault in Our Stars, and basically anyone who can breathe.” —Justine Magazine “At the heart—a big one—of All the Bright Places lies a charming love story about this unlikely and endearing pair of broken teenagers.” —The New York Times Book Review “A heart-rending, stylish love story.” —The Wall Street Journal “A complex love story that will bring all the feels.” —Seventeen Magazine “Impressively layered, lived-in, and real.” —Buzzfeed Read more
Every Star That Falls
Michael Thomas Ford
This much-anticipated sequel to the acclaimed fan-favorite novel Suicide Notes is a funny, touching look at what happens when you give up trying to be someone people want you to be and become exactly who you are.Jeff spent forty-five days in the psych ward of a hospital after a suicide attempt. Now that he’s home and has accepted that he’s gay, he’s ready to reenter his life feeling stronger and more comfortable being his true self than ever before.But it’s hard to come back to an old life when you have a new perspective on it. Returning to school is complicated, and his mother’s anxiety isn’t helping. Jeff will also have to figure out how to reconnect with his best friend, Allie, whose boyfriend he kissed before he went to the hospital. To make things even more complicated, a fellow patient from the ward suddenly appears at school, which brings up all kinds of mixed emotions for Jeff.Luckily, he’s got new friends from a local community center for queer youths to help him through it all. And some may turn out to be more than just friends…***"Generous, wry, and big-hearted. A touching and riotous journey through the legacies of pain and the wonders of connection."—Eliot Schrefer, two-time National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author"Michael Thomas Ford put me through it with this stunning sequel. A touching, funny, and thoughtful exploration of how we move on from our toughest choices and embrace what makes us unique, even if we're imperfect."—Jason June, New York Times bestselling author of Out of the Blue“In Every Star That Falls, Ford examines with heart and compassion not just what it is to be queer, but the ways in which queerness changes relationships and frees us.”—LC Rosen, author of Jack of Hearts and Camp“Every Star That Falls is an extraordinarily fun and wild ride that will make you laugh and cry on numerous occasions. There is no way to tell what happens next but each chapter comes with a wonderful surprise that keeps you hooked into the moment. The book brings you a lot of things—complex characters, intricate relationships and a beautiful message for the new generation. It’s the kind of story that genuinely reflects the growing complexity of life for young people.”—Vincent Tirado, author of the Pura Belpré Award–winning Burn Down, Rise Up"A sweet, loving, joyful celebration of queer identity! Queer joy is real, and we deserve happy endings, too!"—Bill Konigsberg, award-winning author of The Bridge and Destination Unknown“Packed with charming characters and witty narration, Every Star That Falls is a moving story about boldly—and proudly—becoming your true self. We've waited fifteen long years for this sequel, and it was so worth the wait!“—Phil Stamper, national bestselling author of The Gravity of Us and Golden Boys"Brimming with humor and refreshing boldness, Every Star That Falls is a modern yet timeless exploration of what it means to exist authentically in the world. These characters will grab you by the heart and remain with you long after the last page is turned."—Brian D. Kennedy, author of A Little Bit CountrySupplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more
Until the Ribbon Breaks
E.K. Blair
*Note: Be advised that "Until the Ribbon Breaks" contains sensitive topics including: substance abuse, suicide, and mental illness. Some scenes may be triggering.This is an unflinching and heartbreaking portrait of adolescents with mental illness and the effects it has on the people surrounding them.Being locked up in a juvenile mental health facility was the last place Harlow thought she’d be spending the summer before her senior year of high school. Battling with massive depressive disorder and a past suicide attempt, one wouldn’t think things could get much worse, that is, until Hopewell’s newest patient arrives—Sebastian. Popular, arrogant, and the one person Harlow despises the most at school; it couldn’t possibly get any worse, could it?With nowhere to hide, Harlow is forced to come face to face with her deepest insecurities—insecurities that will pave the way for her to forge an unforeseen friendship with Sebastian. Together, they learn to lean on each other in order to find the strength to drop their walls and see each other’s truths.But it’s when they leave Hopewell and return home that life becomes even more complicated and lines begin to blur. Stripped of all their safeguards that Hopewell provided and thrusted back into their lives, the two of them must rely on each other as they navigate through their senior year. Read more
What He Didn't Tell Me
Jenny Lynne
Perfect for fans of IF HE HAD BEEN WITH ME who want to discover something new!Powerful. Poignant. Heartbreaking. Beautiful.Erin had a perfect twenty-fifth birthday ... until a terrible accident turned it into a nightmare. Now, she is drowning in a sea of grief, and it feels like there is no escape. In a desperate effort to survive, she travels to Los Angeles, her favorite place in the world, to search for a sign that life is still worth living.When Erin meets Ben in a coffee shop, she can't help but be drawn to him. Soon, they are exploring Los Angeles together, sharing stories of their painful pasts, and bonding more deeply than Erin ever thought possible.But Ben is hiding a horrible secret. A secret he won't tell her ...A secret that could destroy her.If you're looking for a captivating emotional read with clean romance, riveting suspense, and a JAW-DROPPING twist that will take your breath away, you won't want to miss this fast-paced standalone novella that will completely shatter your heart before putting it back together again!**Start reading What He Didn't Tell Me for free right now! Scroll up and click on "Read sample" below the book cover.** Read more
Dear Evan Hansen: THE NOVEL
Val Emmich
From the show's creators comes the groundbreaking, bestselling novel inspired by the hit Broadway show Dear Evan Hansen and soon to be a major motion picture! Dear Evan Hansen, Today's going to be an amazing day and here's why... When a letter that was never meant to be seen by anyone draws high school senior Evan Hansen into a family's griefover the loss of their son, he is given the chance of a lifetime: to belong. He just has to stick to a lie he never meant to tell, that the notoriously troubled Connor Murphy was his secret best friend. Suddenly, Evan isn't invisible anymore– even to the girl of his dreams. And Connor Murphy's parents, with their beautiful home on the other side of town, have taken him in like he was their own, desperate to know more about their enigmatic son from his closest friend.As Evan gets pulled deeper into their swirl of anger, regret, and confusion, he knows that what he's doing can't be right, but if he's helping people, how wrong can it be? No longer tangled in his once-incapacitating anxiety, this new Evan has a purpose. And a website. He's confident. He's a viral phenomenon. Every day is amazing. Until everything is in danger of unraveling and he comes face to face with his greatest obstacle: himself. A simple lie leads to complicated truths in this big-hearted coming-of-age story of grief, authenticity and the struggle to belong in an age of instant connectivity and profound isolation. Read more
Thirteen Reasons Why
Jay Asher
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER**THE BOOK THAT STARTED IT ALL, NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES** “Eerie, beautiful, and devastating.” —Chicago Tribune “A stealthy hit with staying power. . . . thriller-like pacing.” —The New York Times “Thirteen Reasons Why will leave you with chills long after you have finished reading.” —Amber Gibson, NPR’s “All Things Considered” You can’t stop the future. You can’t rewind the past. The only way to learn the secret . . . is to press play.Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a strange package with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker—his classmate and crush—who committed suicide two weeks earlier. Hannah's voice tells him that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out why. Clay spends the night crisscrossing his town with Hannah as his guide. He becomes a firsthand witness to Hannah's pain, and as he follows Hannah’s recorded words throughout his town, what he discovers changes his life forever.Need to talk? Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) anytime if you are in the United States. It’s free and confidential. Find more resources at 13reasonswhy.info. Find out how you can help someone in crisis at bethe1to.com. Read more
Hold Still
Nina LaCour
A beautiful new edition of the stunning debut novel by Nina LaCour, award-winning author of We Are Okay “Hold Still may be the truest depiction of the aching, gaping hole left in the wake of a suicide that I’ve ever read. A haunting and hopeful book about loss, love, and redemption.” – Gayle Forman, #1 bestselling author of If I Stay and I Have Lost My Way That night Ingrid told Caitlin, I’ll go wherever you go. But by dawn Ingrid, and her promise, were gone.Ingrid’s suicide immobilizes Caitlin, leaving her unsure of her place in a new life she hardly recognizes. A life without the art, the laughter, the music, and the joy that she shared with her best friend.... But Ingrid left something behind. In words and drawings, Ingrid documented a painful farewell in her journal. Journeying through Ingrid’s final days, Caitlin fights back through unspeakable loss to find renewed hope. Hold Still is the indelible debut that launched Nina LaCour, the award-winning author of We Are Okay. LaCour’s breakthrough novel brings the changing seasons of Caitlin’s first year without Ingrid to the page with indelible emotion and honesty.Includes an all-new essay from the author to commemorate 10 years in print! Read more
The Call of The Dreamwalkers
Rafaële Désiré
Ana must fight to save her friend, her school, and her soul.Every shy ninth-grader has dreams—to fit in, to talk to their crush, maybe even to become popular. For Ana, those dreams are overshadowed by a nightmare when her only friend, Heloise, falls into a coma after a suspicious bus accident. Her world crumbles. School becomes unbearable. Until one fateful night, a strange dream becomes her lifeline.Meet Arcadion, a mysterious light being who unveils a chilling reality—dark forces known as “Mind Worms” exist, feasting on the vulnerability of young minds, pushing them to unimaginable lengths of destruction. They targeted Heloise, and now they’ve set their eyes on Ana.But all is not lost—Ana is destined to fight, to become a “Virtue,” a force for good.Her mission? Save Heloise, save her school, and save herself. To do this, she must enlist her classmates to stand with her as warriors of light and confront their deepest fears.It’s more than just a fight for survival—it’s a battle for their souls. But will the Virtues have what it takes to face the hideous Mind Worms in their own realm? Or will they be enslaved forever?A gripping novel that will challenge you, inspire you, and make you question—Do you have what it takes to face your fears and fight for what's right? Join Ana on her extraordinary journey! Read more
Butter
Erin Jade Lange
A lonely obese boy everyone calls "Butter" is about to make history. He is going to eat himself to death-live on the Internet-and everyone is invited to watch. When he first makes the announcement online to his classmates, Butter expects pity, insults, and possibly sheer indifference. What he gets are morbid cheerleaders rallying around his deadly plan. Yet as their dark encouragement grows, it begins to feel a lot like popularity. And that feels good. But what happens when Butter reaches his suicide deadline? Can he live with the fallout if he doesn't go through with his plans? Read more
They Didn't Know
Pam Eaton
How long can you pretend to be okay? And when do you start fighting for yourself?Over a year ago the life Victoria (Tori) Adams had vanished. The cheerleader, the happy daughter, the extrovert—they all disappeared the night Tori attempted suicide. In an effort to save her, her parents moved her from the dry deserts of Arizona to a small coastal town in Connecticut. Now she’s standing on a frozen, desolate beach, constantly afraid to say the wrong thing to her mom, hiding the dark thoughts that plague her mind, and fighting to stay.When Tori discovers a secret room in her new house and its connection to the slightly-annoying-but-definitely-cute Nick Janus from auto shop class, she’s stuck between a painful past and torturous present. But as time passes and relationships deepen, Tori realizes that even though she’s still alive, she has a lot to learn about living.They Didn’t Know is a gripping, coming of age YA novel that deals with life after attempted suicide. Read more
Dear Evan Hansen: THE NOVEL
Val Emmich
From the show's creators comes the groundbreaking, bestselling novel inspired by the hit Broadway show Dear Evan Hansen and soon to be a major motion picture! Dear Evan Hansen, Today's going to be an amazing day and here's why... When a letter that was never meant to be seen by anyone draws high school senior Evan Hansen into a family's griefover the loss of their son, he is given the chance of a lifetime: to belong. He just has to stick to a lie he never meant to tell, that the notoriously troubled Connor Murphy was his secret best friend. Suddenly, Evan isn't invisible anymore– even to the girl of his dreams. And Connor Murphy's parents, with their beautiful home on the other side of town, have taken him in like he was their own, desperate to know more about their enigmatic son from his closest friend.As Evan gets pulled deeper into their swirl of anger, regret, and confusion, he knows that what he's doing can't be right, but if he's helping people, how wrong can it be? No longer tangled in his once-incapacitating anxiety, this new Evan has a purpose. And a website. He's confident. He's a viral phenomenon. Every day is amazing. Until everything is in danger of unraveling and he comes face to face with his greatest obstacle: himself. A simple lie leads to complicated truths in this big-hearted coming-of-age story of grief, authenticity and the struggle to belong in an age of instant connectivity and profound isolation. Read more
Fragments
Jeffry W. Johnston
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Every Star That Falls
Michael Thomas Ford
This much-anticipated sequel to the acclaimed fan-favorite novel Suicide Notes is a funny, touching look at what happens when you give up trying to be someone people want you to be and become exactly who you are.Jeff spent forty-five days in the psych ward of a hospital after a suicide attempt. Now that he’s home and has accepted that he’s gay, he’s ready to reenter his life feeling stronger and more comfortable being his true self than ever before.But it’s hard to come back to an old life when you have a new perspective on it. Returning to school is complicated, and his mother’s anxiety isn’t helping. Jeff will also have to figure out how to reconnect with his best friend, Allie, whose boyfriend he kissed before he went to the hospital. To make things even more complicated, a fellow patient from the ward suddenly appears at school, which brings up all kinds of mixed emotions for Jeff.Luckily, he’s got new friends from a local community center for queer youths to help him through it all. And some may turn out to be more than just friends…***"Generous, wry, and big-hearted. A touching and riotous journey through the legacies of pain and the wonders of connection."—Eliot Schrefer, two-time National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author "Michael Thomas Ford put me through it with this stunning sequel. A touching, funny, and thoughtful exploration of how we move on from our toughest choices and embrace what makes us unique, even if we're imperfect."—Jason June, New York Times bestselling author of Out of the Blue“In Every Star That Falls, Ford examines with heart and compassion not just what it is to be queer, but the ways in which queerness changes relationships and frees us.”—LC Rosen, author of Jack of Hearts and Camp“Every Star That Falls is an extraordinarily fun and wild ride that will make you laugh and cry on numerous occasions. There is no way to tell what happens next but each chapter comes with a wonderful surprise that keeps you hooked into the moment. The book brings you a lot of things—complex characters, intricate relationships and a beautiful message for the new generation. It’s the kind of story that genuinely reflects the growing complexity of life for young people.”—Vincent Tirado, author of the Pura Belpré Award–winning Burn Down, Rise Up"A sweet, loving, joyful celebration of queer identity! Queer joy is real, and we deserve happy endings, too!"—Bill Konigsberg, award-winning author of The Bridge and Destination Unknown“Packed with charming characters and witty narration, Every Star That Falls is a moving story about boldly—and proudly—becoming your true self. We've waited fifteen long years for this sequel, and it was so worth the wait!“—Phil Stamper, national bestselling author of The Gravity of Us and Golden Boys"Brimming with humor and refreshing boldness, Every Star That Falls is a modern yet timeless exploration of what it means to exist authentically in the world. These characters will grab you by the heart and remain with you long after the last page is turned."—Brian D. Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country Read more
Dear Mom, I'm sorry
Mary O'Hora
This is it. Here it is. The spiral out of control. I knew it was coming. I just didn’t know when. I hear the music of impending doom playing in my mind. The darkness is returning. Mean, destructive and unsafe behavior is on its way. Shame, humiliation and hate will soon follow. And to top it all off, regret, embarrassment and disappointment will pile on top of me until I can no longer get out of bed.The emergency services will be called, and a transfer to the hospital will be arranged. A little vacation for me and I’ll be feeling better in no time.Everyone reassuring you that this time, they’ll get the medications right. Reminding you how well I’ve been coping these last few years. All the platitudes and lies will return. I can’t bear to imagine myself stepping back into my role. My fake life. Determination fuels me to clean myself up and to get ready for our afternoon out. Our last Mother-daughter day.*Dear Mom, I'm sorry, is a fictional end of life journal from a daughter to her mom. Certain content and subjects throughout the story may be distressing to readers. Read more