The narrator, Maryanne, shares her life story, starting from her difficult childhood with parents who constantly fought and didn't show affection. She found solace in her best friend Joy and her family, who welcomed her with love. However, when Maryanne moved in with Joy's family, Joy's behavior changed, and she became increasingly hostile towards Maryanne.
After a series of incidents, Maryanne moved back in with her father, who had improved his behavior. She started working hard, went to college, and eventually found a sense of independence. Years later, she met up with Brian, a doctor who had previously been her friend, and they started dating.
Maryanne visits her mother, who has been in a coma for years, and shares her life updates, including her pregnancy and upcoming engagement. To her surprise, her mother wakes up, and Maryanne is overjoyed. The story concludes with Maryanne's happiness and a sense of closure.
Here are the extracted facts:
1. Maryanne lived with her parents, but they were not expressive and loving.
2. Maryanne's parents constantly fought.
3. Maryanne's dad had a loud TV that kept her awake at night.
4. Maryanne often slept with headphones on.
5. Maryanne's mom was kind and did her best to be a good parent.
6. Maryanne's favorite place was a treehouse her mom built for her.
7. Maryanne's best friend was Joy Maran, whom she met in kindergarten.
8. Maryanne and Joy were inseparable and spent a lot of time together.
9. Joy's family seemed perfect, with a successful fashion designer mom and a police officer dad.
10. Maryanne's gymnastics coach suggested she compete in another state.
11. Maryanne's dad refused to give her money to compete, saying he had to paint his motorbike.
12. Maryanne's mom intervened and gave her the money to compete.
13. Maryanne participated in the gymnastics competition and took second place.
14. Maryanne's mom got into an accident and was in a coma.
15. Maryanne asked to stay with Joy's family, and they welcomed her.
16. Joy's family was very loving and supportive of Maryanne.
17. Joy's mom was a fashion designer who shared her love of fashion with Maryanne.
18. Maryanne started modeling for Joy's mom's fashion shoots.
19. Maryanne's picture was featured on the cover of a big magazine.
20. Joy started to change and became distant and angry towards Maryanne.
21. Joy's behavior worsened, and she started skipping school and causing trouble.
22. Joy's mom tried to intervene, but Joy became more and more isolated.
23. Maryanne met a boy named Brian, who shared her interests and was kind to her.
24. Joy accused Maryanne of organizing a party to hang out with Brian, which wasn't true.
25. Joy stopped talking to Maryanne and ignored her existence.
26. Maryanne kept in touch with Brian and eventually started dating him.
27. Maryanne's dad improved and became a better parent.
28. Maryanne moved back in with her dad and started working as a pizza delivery person.
29. Maryanne couldn't afford to go to college right away due to hospital bills for her mom.
30. Maryanne eventually got into college and started studying economics.
31. Maryanne worked multiple jobs to support herself and eventually rented a small apartment.
32. Maryanne's dad helped her buy a used car.
33. Maryanne felt unstoppable and was working towards success.
34. Maryanne got into a car accident while on a delivery job and was rushed to the hospital.
35. Maryanne met Brian again in the hospital, and they reconnected.
36. Brian had finished medical school and was now an intern at the hospital.
37. Maryanne and Brian started dating again.
38. Brian helped Maryanne with her college fees.
39. Maryanne visited her mom in the hospital and apologized for being angry with her.
40. Maryanne's mom woke up from her coma and moved her hands.
41. Maryanne was overjoyed and ran to tell the doctor.
42. Maryanne discovered she was pregnant and planned to surprise Brian on their date.
43. Maryanne thought Brian was going to propose, and she planned to say yes.