The Year My Life Went Down the Toilet

Al, a twelve-year-old girl, faces the challenges of adolescence, including an overprotective mother, drifting from her best friend, and experiencing her first crush on a girl. Complicating her journey is a recent diagnosis of Crohn's disease, which adds emotional and physical struggles to her life. As she learns to cope with these changes, Al's story explores themes of identity, friendship, and resilience.