In " love is hard " we delve into the harrowing journey of an eighteen-year-old girl named Maddie, whose life spirals into darkness due to her abusive mother and emotionally distant father. Trapped in a world of pain and desperation, Maddie turns to drugs as her only escape from the torment inflicted upon her. When Maddie's mother is finally sent to jail, the scars of the abuse continue to haunt both her and her aunt, Cassie. Seeking solace and a fresh start, Maddie moves in with her aunt, hoping for a glimmer of hope in her shattered life. As she attempts to rebuild herself, she stumbles upon a group of friends who genuinely understand her struggles and offer unwavering support. Amidst the chaos of her broken existence, Maddie unexpectedly finds herself falling in love with someone who appears unlovable at first glance. However, Her fragile reality is shattered when the threads of her life start unraveling. Dark secrets hidden beneath layers of deception begin to emerge, shaking the foundation of everything she once believed. Even her trusted aunt, Cassie, seems to harbor a truth that could alter Maddie's perception of her own past.