Running From Empty

Persephone's life is thrown into a turmoil when her mother dies and she learns that her father has been carrying on a long term affair. In her anger and sadness, she turns to her best friend, Violet, who seduces her. They begin an intense physical relationship, which Persephone depends on more and more to fill the emotional void she feels after her mother's death. Although she feels completely abandoned by her parents, she does find support from a number of peers and adults in her life. Their support is not enough, however, to keep her from turning to self-destructive behavior, leading to a crisis and a break up with Violet. It is only when she has pushed everyone away that she realizes that she is the only one who can fill the emptiness.