This book has a section named for each of the 12 main characters. Many of their stories involve some form of sexual violence. Dominique's story involves child sexual abuse at the hands of a relative. Carole is gang raped as a teenager by a group of adult men. Bummi is sexually harassed by her pastor and coerced into sleeping with him for money. LaTisha suffers date rape. Penelope, a teacher, observes that male teachers sexually harass and even have sex with female students with no repercussions. Grace is sexually harassed while on the job as a maid.