Grow Up Pain

Growing up is hard to do.

And the worst part is that it never ends.

She takes readers by the hand to show that ...

They are not alone in their struggles.

Her career is achingly impressive.


After studying at a university, she returned to Indonesia to start her journalism career as a TV anchor and reporter.


She currently works as a senior news anchor.

I currently hosts my talk show Face.

She interviews prominent people from around the world.

Yet, such an outwardly successful life was not without its trials and tribulations (kesengsaraan).

Women grow up by  facing humiliation, disappointment and loss.

The characters struggle to come to terms with (berdamai dengan) parental death, falling out of love, and understanding that ...

Role models are still imperfect humans, however much they are idolized.

She addresses the complexity of emotions and mental health that many people struggle with.

Most of us have had times and experiences when we’re not in control,

Most of us have had times and experiences when

The stories are a collection of Desi’s memories that have been fictionalized.

By putting pen to paper, she has worked through experiences in her past to try to understand certain things in her life. 

Now that she has a better understanding of her own past,

By sharing her experiences she can guide others to better understand themselves.

Despite dealing with some difficult themes in her writing,

She believes that by addressing them head on we can “just move on and look for new adventures”.

Translating was quite challenging.

Having grown up in England, she finds it easier to express herself in English.

She sought the help of fellow author.

The story is largely aimed at a younger readership.

It is clear that the process of growing up is constant.

Even as an adult she still experiences feelings of inferiority.

She could not help but feel shy when faced with his intelligence.

She illustrated her belief that “we all have this fear that there is something wrong with me”.

Mrs. Barnes, supporting her young readers through their own struggles.

The stories with solace between their pages show readers that ...

They are not alone in their angst (kegelisahan), and that there is light at the end of the tunnel.