The Life Behind Her Smile: Everything Is Not As It Seems

No one knows what people go through behind closed doors. 17-year-old Melanie Acuff is currently in the fight for her life. Growing up without a father and a drunken mother, Melanie was left to fend for herself. Her home life leads her into the arms of a violent boyfriend and Melanie quickly sees leaving him may cost her life. But through all of this, she still flashes the same bright smile and bubbly personality her town knows her for. Soon, she won’t be able to keep up the act any longer as everything begins to crumble beneath her. A quickly brewing friendship between Melanie and the new student Nick is enough to pour gasoline on an already lit fire. Now as things fall apart piece by piece, Melanie must literally fight for her life. This story tells of how a young girl turns from a fearful, depressed and powerless victim to a bold, happy and powerful young lady. Come take a peek into Melanie’s journey and The Life Behind Her Smile.