No matter how many times Dena had tried to tell her, Sookie had never understood what a great gal she was on her own. She had been one of the funniest and best-liked girls on campus, but she had never quite believed it. Everybody seemed to love Sookie but Sookie. A
Sookie had a hard time recognizing her own worth, despite Dena's efforts to help her see it. Although she was one of the most popular and amusing girls at school, Sookie struggled with self-acceptance. This internal battle prevented her from truly appreciating how others perceived her.