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Reina,

I saw him again. He was in the cafeteria when we went down there. He wasn't with the residential or the adolescence acute unit either, but he was just there. I don't know his name, but I'm going to find out. He's so cute, but I don't know what to do about him. I'm not allowed to talk to the people outside of residential, but that's never stopped me.

I cut again. Four cuts on my wrist. The techs haven't found out about it yet since I wear long sleeves. I just hope that I don't get caught. I was almost caught this one time when I had a piece of plastic in my pocket and they were doing body searches to find a pencil. I took it out of my pocket before I was caught. It's somewhere on the floor in the classroom now.

I miss you so much. I've only been here a month and I wish it were over. I'll probably get out in six months or so. That's what they tell me.

Sorry, gotta go. The techs are checking on us.

Love you,

Beth

Reviews

[KayleeLegend]

First of all, I like how you have started with a letter. I find that when you use a letter in a story, it really helps you start with a strong opening. The letter starts with a young, bubbly, yet mysterious facade. Who is "him." That's the question you ask yourself. By the time you get to the second paragraph, I can tell you, I was expecting more bubbly, cutesy fruity writing, but you starting talking about self-mutilation and I'm sure it could strike a cord with people who have been in that situation. That being said, the way you handled it was very nonchalant. Very lightly. I'm assuming that Beth must know Reina very well, simply because I know people who battled with cutting for years, and they never told a soul. Then again, Beth might be a very open girl.

I'm intrigued with the talk about the 'units' and 'I'll probably get out in six months or so'. It makes me think, "Where is this girl? How did she get in this situation."

Overall, it's a very good piece, so far.
I'm looking forward to reading more.