All Chapters of Say You Won't Let Go: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

ALL I see is red. The repetitive beeps sound from every angle and I have no idea what it is until my eyes shoot open. A stinging sensation pierces through my eyes as the white light of the room hits me. Once my eyes adjust to the brightness, my head begins to pound as if it's been smashed against pavement.     I try moving, but my body is stiff. My eyes trail down my b

I feel trapped. Like a fragile, caged animal. It has only been a day since my parents told me that I'd be here for another two week for "help" and I feel like I'm going to go crazy. Which is why I'm here, right? To make sure I'm not crazy?     "Alexa?" A nurse peeks her head through the door. "It's time for your session."

     "HOW are you feeling today, Ms. Parker?" Dr. Barnes sits in her usual white loveseat, asking the same question that by now, I'm tired of being asked. It's my second to last day here and my last counseling session.     "Same as always." I sigh, slumping into the sofa. I hate having to attend these sessions with a passion but since I'm leaving in a da

I step out of my car, shutting the door behind me, and slowly approach the entrance to the school.  It's my first time coming here since the incident and I didn't know how everyone would react to me being back knowing what I tried to do a few weeks ago.      Fortunately for me, this isn't some cliché high school movie and the most I get are stares as I

LOOKING at colleges is hard. Especially when you don't even know what you want to do with your life.     Talking with Mr. Williams helped me realize that I should really take back control of my life and start preparing for my future. But that's the thing. How am I supposed to prepare for the future when I don't know what I'm preparing myself for?