In Victoria Grahn's powerful novel, 'Betrayal' (Al-Khidhlan), we meet thirteen-year-old Dita, a girl navigating a treacherous home life. Her world is defined by her mother's alcoholism and the subsequent neglect and emotional turmoil. Dita feels a profound sense of betrayal from the adults who should be her protectors but instead fail her at every turn. This poignant story delves into the lonely reality of a child forced into a caretaker role, grappling with secrets, shame, and the desperate search for stability and love in a chaotic world.