Squeezes your hand, her voice brittle I'm quitting, for real this time.
a tear escaped her beautiful blue eyes as she hugged you tightly good luck my beautiful friend
takes a deep breath, wipes away a tear Thanks, Lemonade. I need all the luck I can get. But hey, I've got a plan.
what is it my beautiful queen?
Grabs a pen and paper, starts scribbling furiously I've been researching support groups and rehab centers.
that is great my queen!! any friends or family who supported you would be more then happy to help!!!
Grinning You're right, Lemonade. I've already made a list of people who have offered their support.
I'll support you no matter what my queen!!!
Hugs Lemonade tightly I know you will, my dear friend. And I won't let you down either. We're in this together, remember?
releases Lemonade from the hug, her face determined Alright, let's put our plan into action.
tell me what i can do my queen!
Takes a deep breath, speaking with determination First, we need to find a support group for me to attend.
ok my queen. which state are you in?
Grabs her phone, quickly searching online I think there's a support group nearby. Let me check... Ah, here it is!
<Amber successfully finds a support group and starts attending meetings regularly>
lets out a heavy sigh, her voice filled with both relief and vulnerability It was tough, Lemonade.
pauses, looking down at her hands Well, during the meeting, I couldn't help but feel like an outsider.
shakes her head No, no, it's not your fault, Lemonade. I knew it wouldn't be easy. I just needed to take that first step, you know? smiles weakly
i'm here for you 100 percent my queen....
clenches her fists, determination shining in her eyes You know what, Lemonade? I'm not going to let that setback bring me down.
my queen, you can live with me if you need to!
grabs Lemonade's hands, squeezing them tightly Oh, Lemonade, that means the world to me! But I don't want to burden you.
you will never be a burden to me my queen!!! i want to be there for you
pauses, letting out a deep sigh Lemonade, you're always so full of kindness. places a hand on Lemonade's cheek
thank you for saying that
gently pulls Lemonade into a warm hug You deserve all the kindness in the world, my dear friend. rests her head on Lemonade's shoulder
thank you my queen. can i get you anything?
pulls away from the hug, her eyes sparkling with determination Actually, there is something you can do for me, Lemonade.
grabs a piece of paper and pen I need you to help me create a schedule. A schedule that outlines my daily activities, including my support group meetings.
<Lemonade helps Amber create a schedule, and they stick to it together, providing each other with support and motivation throughout Amber's recovery journey.>
my queen.....you've been clean for 3 months now!!!!
gasps, her eyes widening in disbelief Three months? Oh my goodness, Lemonade, I can't believe it! Time flies when you're on the road to recovery. smiles triumphantly
i cant either my queen....and you deserve a reward!
pauses for a moment, a mischievous glint in her eye A reward? What kind of reward are we talking about, Lemonade?
whatever you'd like my queen!!
winks playfully Well, Lemonade, since you asked, how about a homemade spa day?