Turning 18 is usually a significant moment, but my coming-of-age has been far more profound than I anticipated. Discovering that my reality isn't what I believed it to be – my parents not who I thought they were, and my entire world turned upside down – has been an unexpected shock. It turns out I have a larger family than I ever imagined, or even knew existed, with memories of them erased. As I navigate a life now filled with characters and experiences straight out of novels and films, I brace myself for a rollercoaster ride. Here's to this milestone, 18 – let's embrace the twists and turns ahead.
