“You make it feel okay.” “Because it is okay.” “It is, but . . .” He sighs. “Not everyone makes it feel that way. Nina and Ollie . . . if they knew how bad things were, they’d badger me about therapy until I give in, whether I’m actually ready for it or not. They’d make my relapse this big thing. And yeah, it’s a big thing, I guess, but it’s my big thing. It’s also just . . . part of my life. It’s not normal, but it’s normal for me. And you make it feel completely normal.” “It is normal.”
