Saving CeeCee Honeycutt

“I was twelve years old and I'd already lived a lifetime.”

Watching CeeCee deal with her mother's mental illness shattered me. It shows how kids grow up too fast when they have to be the parent.

Savannah felt like a warm hug after all that grief. A change of scenery can actually help you breathe again.

“You're home now, CeeCee. You're home.”

Aunt Tootie and her friends are the definition of a safety net. They took a broken girl and just loved her until she felt whole.

Mrs. Odell is such a quiet hero in this story. Some people show their love through small acts like gardening or sharing a porch swing.