“I’m not good enough on my own,” I say. “I mean, I am just nothing.” I’m crying a little now, the tears hot on my face. “You’re not nothing,” she says. “Stay here with us, Nic. Trust in this process. We can teach you how to feel confident about who you are. You don’t need to escape through drugs, or sex, or anything anymore. Don’t deny yourself the gift of recovery. You deserve it. You deserve to love yourself.” “How long did you think I should stay again?” I ask. She smiles. “Three months, at least.” I look down at the paisley carpeting. “Okay…yes…fine,” I say. Annie gives me a hug and I
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