Refer to page 147 and 148. Melinda reminisces about her childhood wish to be a princess. She used to pretend that she was adopted by her parents...

It is likely that Melinda truly feels this way at times. Melinda is having difficulty speaking up about a horrifying event that happened to her on the night of a summer party. She has lost friends and is failing when it comes to opening up to any adult, including her parents, about what she wants and needs to heal. In the fantasy from her childhood, her parents rescue her. They are her saviors. However, at this time, Melinda feels that she needs saving and does not see her parents doing anything to help her. Her parents do not necessarily deserve this, because she has not told them what happened or asked for help in any way. Melinda simply wishes that they could magically know what is going on and rescue her from her depression and isolation.