June 11

June 11

            Today and yesterday have been hard days. When we got here yesterday first thing that happened was that a psychologist saw me. The doctor asked Dad questions about Mom’s pregnancy and my childhood health for about thirty minutes. Then he asked me a few questions. I was nervous and timid and he told me he only wanted to help me, but I don't feel like he will. I believe he got the gist of my problems though. He said he could tell I was an extreme bulimic and he said he was surprised I hadn’t died yet.

            After that I was weighed and more blood was taken. I hugged Dad good-bye before he left. A women called Janna patiently waited for me to say my good byes. She took me for a tour of Bryant’s.

            She told me she was the counselor for bulimics. She also said that she had a degree in counseling, but her main job was to watch over me. Along with that I was told that if I ever thought of hurting myself that I should tell her. She went on to explain the building; “The building has a school, hospital, and church in it. We are one of the best in Chicago. Have you already filled out your forms for your classes?”

            I shook my head. As we came out of the elevator I counted the tiles and I stood back so Janna couldn’t see me release my anxiety. I felt a need to touch the wall every other step because I was scared if I wouldn’t I would pass out again.

            “It’s okay we’ll set up your classes tomorrow. It’s almost five and you can’t get anything done after five.” She giggled lightly but then cleared her throat when I didn’t laugh. “Anyways you’ll be living in a room with four other girls and I. As you go up levels you’ll be able to get your room and privileges. Until then I have to walk with you everywhere.”

            I never opposed instead I just numbly followed her when she took me to my room.

            “Everyone is in dinner. Let’s go.”

            After dinner is monitory thirty minutes of journaling. They told me after this we get three hours of free time. I might read a book I’ve working on.

Reviews

[Chris38]

I love the episodic nature of this.

[OT]

very good Calypso!! you've clearly done your research (I'm working on something similar for one of my characters in Addicts) - this is great, you're subtly releasing information as we go along - not too much, not too little!! very good so far!!

[nono]

I have to say, you could take this book in many different directions. I'm enjoying it, this is detrimentally a book I would love to buy one day.

[youngwriter222]

his place sounds just like what Aelge needs!
This is a very interesting story so far :)

[Maddy]

My best friend is bulimic and this sounds exactly what she went through! I struggled with it for a couple years so I know this is going to make me cry! It's really good, i'm excited to continue reading on :)

[Tina Kline]

Your story is getting more interesting. This place sounds just like a mental hospital.