The Girl I Used to Be follows sixteen-year-old Rhea Santos as she tries to outrun a viral mistake from her past. A leaked video forces her to rebuild quietly—until old rumors resurface and threaten her new beginning. Through art, friendship, hard apologies, and the courage to face her own story, Rhea discovers that healing isn't about erasing who you were, but choosing who you'll become. A heartfelt, emotionally rich YA novel about shame, creativity, second chances, and the brave work of starting over.