The narrator, Camila, recounts her difficult childhood in a poor neighborhood in Brazil. Her parents favored her younger brother Pedro, who they believed was a genius, and neglected Camila's needs and aspirations. Pedro turned out to be a troublemaker, getting kicked out of school and involved with the wrong crowd.
Despite the challenges, Camila found solace in sewing and designing clothes. With the help of her friend Sophia, who moved in next door, Camila learned to read and write and started a secret podcast to express herself. She eventually set up an online store and raised money through a GoFundMe campaign to pursue her fashion dreams.
When Camila's parents discovered her plans, they destroyed her submission dress for a prestigious fashion school. However, with Sophia's help, Camila was given another chance to submit her design and was accepted into the school.
Years later, Camila became a successful fashion designer, and her parents, who had neglected her, came to ask for her help when Pedro got into trouble with the law. Camila refused, citing their past behavior and lack of support. Instead, she chose to be with Sophia and her family, who had become her true family through their love and support.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator, Camilia, is from Brazil.
2. Camilia's parents were poor and lived in the poorest neighborhood in town.
3. Camilia's father mowed lawns to make a living.
4. Camilia's mother stayed at home.
5. Camilia's younger brother, Pedro, was considered a genius by their parents.
6. Pedro could say his alphabet and count to 100 by the time he was 8 months old.
7. Pedro was doing mathematical equations and solving puzzles by the time he was 2 years old.
8. Pedro was sent to a private school for gifted children, while Camilia was not allowed to attend school.
9. Camilia was not provided with books or resources to learn.
10. Camilia's parents favored Pedro over her.
11. Camilia started sewing to pass her time.
12. Camilia wanted to become a fashion designer.
13. Camilia was not allowed to attend a sewing school due to lack of money.
14. Camilia's parents prioritized Pedro's education and future over hers.
15. Camilia met a girl named Sophia, who became her best friend.
16. Sophia helped Camilia learn how to read and write.
17. Camilia started a podcast to share her story and feelings.
18. Camilia's podcast gained popularity, and she received encouraging comments from listeners.
19. Camilia opened an online store and started selling her clothes.
20. Camilia was accepted into a prestigious fashion school.
21. Camilia's parents were chased out of their neighborhood after she revealed their mistreatment of her on her podcast.
22. Camilia's parents asked for her help when Pedro got into trouble, but she refused.
23. Camilia considers Sophia and her parents to be her real family.