Chapter 18

• “But-”
• “Nothing, do your breathing exercises repeat the mantra I taught you and call me if anything but please don’t go blaming yourself and guilt tripping yourself over things you had no control over.” She insists and I nod, forgetting she can’t see me..
• “I can’t see you nodding but okay baby girl. I love you, everyone loves you, you’re beautiful, you're smart, full of compassion and worthy of happiness.” She remarks before the line goes dead on both ends. I clutch my phone to my chest and quietly repeat my mantra.