In the novel, “Falling Action,” Xiomara runs away from home and seeks refuge with Aman. Eventually, she returns home with the encouragement of Ms. Galiano, but the wounds within her family remain. Seeking resolution, Xiomara brings Father Sean, their priest, as a mediator. The family begins therapy sessions, but the emotional scars persist. In the conclusion, Xiomara’s talent for writing impresses her friends in the poetry club. Ms. Galiano encourages her to participate in a poetry slam at the renowned Nuyorican Poets Café. Supported by her friends, Aman, Twin, Caridad, Ms. Galiano, and even her parents, Xiomara embraces the power of her own words.