“Wonder, in therapy one of the first things you learn is that you come first, that there’s no shame in caring about yourself more than anything else on this planet, because you’re alive, you’re worth it.” “Well, that’s what I’m saying, Joe. You can’t help anyone if you’re not well.” “No,” I say. “You’re the end goal. You. Not the people you help. You.” “I’m sad for you, Joe. That’s sad.” “Wonder, what does Alice want?” “She wants to be a good person.” “Bullshit. What does Alice want for herself?” “She wants to know that she did the best she could for her family.” “What does Alice want that’s
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