A haunting memoir of a tiny girl's journey through a life of hell. After suffering the death of both of her biological parents due to their drug addiction, Natalie Winters was placed in a Texas Foster home where she was emotionally, physically, and sexually abused. In A Secret Star, Natalie shares the horror stories and dark moments of despair that filled her world. Even as the events are detailed within these pages, no one could ever understand the depth of abandonment, abuse, and absence of love she felt. Natalie struggled during these horrible times wondering what light to seek and what star to wish upon. Even when there seemed no glimmer of hope or rescue, Natalie still found a wish that gave her just enough hope to endure. Just as the stars continue to twinkle whether they are visible or not, Natalie discovered that true light doesn't appear at the end of a long, hard road. True light comes from within and offers solace and comfort in the darkest hours. Most people live their whole lives unaware of this secret and empowering light, and it is often not discovered until someone shows us it's there. Natalie realized that even during her most traumatizing experiences, she was not alone. For even the darkest of skies, still have the sparkle of the stars.