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Chp 7 Pt. 4 Maliyah’s Struggles

Author: Kyra Murrell
last update Last Updated: 2022-09-30 09:00:00

Maliyah

Today I again have physical therapy. We’ve moved on from stretches and strength training to walking. I thought I would enjoy learning to walk again but I was wrong. It has been more difficult than I thought it would be and at times I want to break something cause it hurts.

“Alright Maliyah, grab both bars and bring yourself to the end,” says Tanisha.

I just stare at the bars, my bitter enemy at the moment. I really don’t feel like trying today. I feel like I’ll never walk normal again. Aspen has been coming to my appointments and watches from the corner. He normally doesn’t get involved but for some reason this time he does. He doesn’t say a word as he places his arms under my armpits and forces me to stand. I don’t have a choice but to grab the bars as he slowly releases me. I glare at him as he begins to slowly back away.

“Aspen, I don’t

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