December 21st 2017

Hi! My name is Alexandra Maria Hernandez, but I just go by Allie, and I am 17 years old. I have straight dark, dark brown hair that falls just below my shoulders. My eyes are a greenish hazel and I have an olive complexion since I'm half Colombian, half Portuguese. I have a little brother and 2 little sisters . David is 13 years old, Sofia is 7 and Ximena (pronounced he-men-ah) is 4. I live with both my parents, my siblings, Abuela and Abuelo (Colombian grandma and grandpa) as well as my Vòvò (Portuguese grandma). My dad works is a mechanic and my mom works at a nursery. Surprisingly, my Abuela and Vòvò still work. They recently started a laundry business to get more money for our family. They also take part in a knitting club. They're best friends and a have been since high school. I get along really well with my family.

Now here's the part I've been putting off, my bullying story. It all started a couple of years ago, 3 to be exact. My brother David was always different than the other kids but now it was really showing through so we decided to take him to a therapist. We quickly found out he has autism, we were shocked. But we made sure he got the attention and help he needs, he's still the same lovable and pure soul after all. The next day at school, everyone found out and it was scary. We live in a small town, so the elementary and high school is put together. Sofia, David and I walked in side by side and someone yelled "Look it's the kids with the retarded brother." and everyone started laughing and pointing. Continually during the day, people would laugh at us and call us names but I thought it would pass. Three weeks later and it hasn't passed, it got worse. More names, more laughing, more exclusion and now, pushing. It started as just a small nudge here and there and now turned into full on pushing to the floor and kicking me around. Another few weeks passed and I started getting beat up. Punches and slaps constantly thrown and my parents don't know. I cover it up with make up and keep my mouth shut because I've been threatened by the bullies. I tell my self it'll be over soon, only a couple more months and I'm done school. I plan on going to university, eventually. I don't know what, exactly, I want to do with my life. I like music, but I'm not good so I don't tell anyone about but 6 people. My three best friends Seanna, Emilia and Abigail and my 3 grandparents. My Abuelo tells me I'm really good but I don't believe him. He's just trying to make me feel better. A month ago, when the bullies were beating me, one of them shattered my phone. It was as if someone took my heart and stepped on it. I loved my phone, it was my escape. I could watch YouTube and listen to music, it got me through the day. But now, without my phone, it's even worse than before. I've spiralled into depression but I don't like to talk about it. I'm so grateful for Seanna, Emilia and Abigail who make me happy when I'm sad. I don't know they do it, but it works. 

So there's my story.

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Here's her backstory and a little bit about her. Allie is played by Victoria Justice

I know she's not Columbian or Portuguese but I don't really care. Seanna: Seasea004 Abigail: Abigail_Herron go read their stories and follow them. I hope you enjoy this book! Love you! ❤️