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“You need to cut contact with her.” Nodding, I chugged down the bottle of beer in my hand. Leo was right, I needed cut all ties with Lyra for both our sakes.

; I spoke on behalf of my daughter who struggled to say it. "I suppose Dad doesn't like it when I say ‘period'. “Aunty Brenda told me everything, but mum, stop crying your eyes out. If you don't want to talk about it, you should go see someone. Maybe a doctor or a therapist or Aunty Brenda could help you work through your feelings about it.” my daughter suggested, "You know, "we should be the adults in all this, not you," I replied to her, and she nodded, but I could tell that she was still feeling uneasy.

Gabe shakes his head. “If you ever need someone to talk to, I am here. I don't judge and I have no one to tell it to, so honestly, I am a good choice to unload on. Besides, I am a pretty good listener, if I do say so myself.”

“It’s complicated. But families are always convoluted, right?” He nodded. “That is definitely true.” He glanced at the photograph of his family on the wall. He looked back at Mandy. “Whenever it gets too complicated, you can always talk to me. If that makes you uncomfortable, though, then I’m sure Ms. Campbell would be willing to listen. She seems to like you pretty well. And I think your healthcare plan covers therapy—” Mandy laughed. “You think I should be in therapy?” He smiled, catching on to her teasing tone. “All I’m saying is you should talk to someone. You don’t have to do everything alone.”

“Nurse Margaret, I need this to stay confidential please. No one can know about this.” She nods. “Don’t worry.” “Thank you.” “Do you have someone you can talk to, maybe your partner or family or friends?” She asks. Liam. I need to tell Liam somehow. “I’ll figure it out,” I say and stand up, my legs slightly shaking. “Thank you for your help.” “You’re welcome. You shouldn’t go through this alone. We will always be available to assist you so don’t hesitate to come back if you need anything.”

D’s PoV D! Are you sure you want to go in now? I think it’s not a good time. Give him some alone time. He needs it now D. Let everything he heard sink in. Let him cool down. Then you can go and talk. Don’t go D. God Mindy, Shut up. When we feel bad, we seek our friends for sharing and support right!? He needs us now, girl. Now stop scaring me and start encouraging me.

What if I’d already ruined everything? I dropped my phone onto my chest and closed my eyes, maybe I needed to talk to someone else. Someone who wouldn’t ignore me and someone who didn’t disappear without warning. My fingers hovered over another contact. Max. I hesitated because we weren’t close and we barely even talked beyond a few random conversations. But he had always been…I don't know, available? My chest tightened again. Should I really do this? After a long moment of debating, wiping my tears, and staring at his name for way too long

I know I have made the appointment, but this is what I do, I'd doubt myself. Jacqueline knows my issues with depression, and I know she would worry that I might be going down that path again. "I think you should talk to him if you think you need to see your psychiatrist do it. Don't wait too long, no one knows you better than yourself." We talked for a while longer then I hugged her one last time before she left. I assured her that I'll keep in touch with her. *****

“Is this why you weren’t in class this morning? Have you been able to speak with anyone about how you’re feeling? “I try to talk with my mom, but she’s busy. She’s working a lot. I’m the only child. I don’t know what’s going on. I don’t know why I can’t feel better. I think I need to see someone, but I don’t know. I don’t know where to go. I don’t know who to talk to.” “Hey, hey. It’s okay. Talk to me.”