Claire’s “Yes, ma. I’m really okay, and besides, Kate will be there to accompany me,” I sighed as I explained to my mom. Lying to her wasn’t my intention, but I really needed to do this. If I told her I’d be going alone, she’d just worry even more and might not even let me go. “I just want to make sure, hija. You know I don’t really like those retreats. They’re too risky, and you don’t even know the people you’re going with. They’re strangers. I don’t want to sound judgmental, but I’m just being careful,” my mom explained at length. Her voice laced with worry and disapproval. I couldn’t blame her though. The last time I said I was going on a retreat, I ended up in the hospital. It was an isolated incident, but she still worries. “It’s fine, ma. Really. That was just one incident and I’m sure we’ll take extra precautions this time,” I assured her. “You can’t blame me, Claire. You’re all I have left. I just wan
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