My mother's mouth drops. 'Emmy..don't say those things Emmy. Remember, we don't talk about those things.'' Yes Mom. I remember. That's why I'm here, looking like this.' An orderly knocks on the door and announces that visiting time is over. My mother and I look at each other awkwardly, and hug.' I love you, ' she says.' I love you too, Mom.''You aren't telling them too much are you?' she asks, afraid. I sign. 'No Mommy, I'm not.' She's visibly relieved. She leaves the room. The orderley comes back and escorts me back into the main room. I just sit and laugh to myself." (after Emmy's suicide attempt) ~ The Finer Points of Becoming Machine . Emily Andrews
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  1. Oh God just look at me now.. one night opens words and utters pain.. I cannot begin to explain to you.. this.. <span style="margin:15px; display:block"></span>I am not here. This is not happening. Oh wait, it is, isn't it? I am a ghost. <span style="margin:15px; display:block"></span>I...
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  5. I repeat one of my mantras. 'This is not happening. This is not real. This did not happen to you. That was someone else.
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