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Spencer's Tour
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Spencer: Guys, you know how we talked about doing a national tour? Lily: I thought you were just saying random stuff. Spencer. I say a lot of stuff, but sometimes I mean it. Angie: Let's DO it. This spring or summer? It's a good time to look into venues. Spencer: Really? What do YOU think, Lily? Lily: It's a great idea. I might not be able to come, but I?ll help plan it. Spencer: Is it your thing about cars? Lily: Yeah. Don't let me stop you. It?ll be good for you. Spencer: What if we just fly everywhere? Lily: It wouldn?t work. I can?t. Spencer: Well, it'll be a huge drag without you, so don't worry about missing out. (Lily looks away and she has tears in her eyes)Moving Death Traps
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(Lily shows up at Simon's apartment crying) Simon: Lily, are you okay? What's wrong? Lily: A lot of things. I didn't go shopping with my sister to help her buy a dress for homecoming. I haven't had an active ID for five months because I'd have to get in a car to get to the MVC to renew my license. My last relationship ended because I wouldn't go to his house anymore, or any of the places he wanted to take me. Every area of my life is eroding because getting in a car again seems like the worst thing ever. And I tell myself it's society's fault for making us dependent on these moving death traps that are destroying the planet, because that makes it easier to avoid confronting my own trauma.A Hard Thing
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Lily: My doctor referred me to a therapist I can only get to by car. I could ask for a remote session, but I keep thinking, why can't I just get in a stupid car and endure the anxiety if it'll make things better? But then I don't do it. Simon: Because it's a hard thing to do. Don't pretend it should be easy. Lily: Yeah. I'm not doing a good job of admitting that. I think of myself as a strong and capable person. Simon: You ARE, Lily. But you're dealing with PTSD too. If one of your friends had a broken leg, would you say "Wow, you can't walk without crutches? Walking is easy. You must not be a strong and capable person." Lily: I'd say that to Spencer.Choosing Happiness
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Simon: Mental illness is like any other illness. It's not this imaginary thing you can just snap out of. Lily: My mom says anyone can choose to be happy at any moment. Simon: That's a load of baloney if you ask me. Lily: In a way, I agree with her. We have more power than we think, we just need to learn how to harness it. Simon: Okay, but if you keep trying and failing, it doesn't mean there's something wrong with YOU. Maybe it means you never got the help you needed. And we don't need more people blaming themselves for their disorders, we need a better system for helping people. Lily: That's true, but you have to make the choice to get better, or else no one can do ANYTHING for you. Simon: Yeah, and having more support makes it easier for people to make that choice.Beer
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Simon: You want a beer? Lily: Yes, please! I can't buy my own drinks anymore. Simon, Simon: Yeah? Lily: Thanks. You're a great friend. I lo... (Lily looks at the beer) Lily: I love this kind. (Simon hugs Lily) Simon: I love you, Lily. Lily: I love you too.<< first < previous next > latest >>