Charlie has trouble coping with his depression and memories with his Aunt Helen. The acceptance of his group of friends helps him to be at peace with himself.
Characteristics #2
When Sam prepares to go to her summer pre-university program, Sam & Charlie kiss and also have sexual contact.
Characteristics #2
The sexual contact brings back a repressed memory of his aunt Helen abusing him when he was a child.
Characteristics #1
Over time becomes more mature, his relationship with his sister also deepens.
Characteristics #2
Characteristics #3
Charlie writes a last letter to his "friend", two months later, in the letter he says that his parents found him naked in bad condition on the couch.
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Charlie is taken to a psychiatric hospital, where he finally realizes that his aunt Helen had sexually abused him, Charlie forgives his aunt.
The novel ends with Charlie writing that he plans to stop writing letters and start participating fully in his life.