A seemingly innocent act—one as simple as a boy braiding hair in eleventh grade—sets off a chain of events that alters the course of your life forever. As you reflect on your past, the memories are personal, raw, and wrapped in sentimentality that no one else could ever fully grasp. This coming-of-age story masterfully explores the unexpected twists of love, the trauma that sometimes follows, and the silent struggles of a modern young woman navigating a world steeped in chauvinism. Through a fresh and poignant lens, Montse unveils the complexities of growing up in a society that often underestimates women’s resilience. With emotional depth and brutal honesty, “Things You'll Never Understand” captures both the beauty and the heartbreak of becoming who we are meant to be, in a world that tries to mold us into something else.