This wasn't a position she wanted to be in. And yet . . . yet she knew that she was going to do it anyway.

She had always thought applying to college would be exciting. Living away from home, meeting so many new people, Learning new things, making a few poor life desicisons.

I am a mass of contradictions.

I have no phobias. Phobias are irrational. My fears are rational and CAREFULLY CULTIVATED, like roses.

Before I take you into the beating heart of the story, let’s get one thing out of the way. I know from experience that when it comes up later, it will distract you so much that you won’t be able to concentrate on anything else I will tell you. My name is Jubilee Dougal. Take a moment and let it sink in.

I realize Jubilee is a bit of a stripper name. You probably think I have heard the call of the pole.

Sometimes it is worth any amount of suffering just to prevent giving your parents the opportunity to be right.