Welcome to My Life

Twelve-year-old Victoria thought changing schools would be the hardest part of her year. Moving away from everything familiar was tough enough for someone who sits in the same spot on the bus every day and panics at family gatherings. But when she catches the eye of her crush, her world transforms in ways she never expected.

For a moment, life seems perfect. But middle school can turn on a dime. As Victoria navigates first love, shifting friendships, and mounting anxiety, her carefully ordered world begins to unravel. When darkness threatens to overwhelm her, she'll need to find strength she never knew she had - and learn that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is ask for help.

A debut novella based on a true story about anxiety, friendship, first love, and finding your voice when it feels like the whole world has gone quiet.

Carole C. Bruyère is a writer and an educator with over 25 years of experience in education, dedicating much of her career to shaping young minds and fostering meaningful connections with her students. With undergraduate degrees in psychology and education, Carole possesses a unique blend of academic expertise and personal insight, particularly when it comes to the complex and often painful issue of bullying. Her professional and personal experiences with bullying have given her a profound understanding of its impact and a strong commitment to addressing its effects.

Carole is also a devoted mother of three-Mélanie, Samuel, and Nadine-whose boundless energy and creativity inspire her every day. Fluent in both French and English, she is able to connect with a wide range of readers and audiences, sharing her passion for storytelling and education across cultural divides.

Currently residing in the beautiful Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada, Carole shares her home with her loving husband, John, and their vibrant, diverse family of both human and animal companions. Together, they make for a wonderfully eclectic and lively household.