Topic for Discussion 1

Why was seeing photos of Joey a good but sad experience for Michelle?

Topic for Discussion 2

Why didn’t Michelle report the men who abused her?

Topic for Discussion 3

Why did Michelle like staying under the overpass?

Topic for Discussion 4

How did Michelle’s father find her? How did this make Michelle and her father feel?

Topic for Discussion 5

Why did Michelle want to have her baby that was fathered by Castro?

Topic for Discussion 6

Why did Michelle lie about Joey’s injury? What was Michelle required to do in order to get her son back?

Topic for Discussion 7

After Castro assaulted her, how did Michelle try to prepare herself for what might happen to her? How did she react after the assault? How did Michelle try to block out what was happening to her?

Topic for Discussion 8

What was Castro’s excuse for...