"Dirty Little Secrets: Life, Love, Adoption and Addiction is a collection of genuine shorties beginning in Elle's early childhood in Canada throughout her years into adulthood in Texas. Her adoption and addiction issues are addressed throughout this poignant journey as she forages her way to self discovery. Growing up with a bad ass sister, as well as the grief she expresses after losing her true love and then her sister, and her addiction to prescription pain medicine are discussed in great detail. And then finally, her road to recovery.