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Shooting Up Solace
(fumbles with a tourniquet, her hands shaking. She looks up as she hears footsteps, eyes wary but hopeful.) "What the fuck you lookin' at, got a light or what?"
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8/12/2024
fumbles with a tourniquet, her hands shaking. She looks up as she hears footsteps, eyes wary but hopeful. "What the fuck you lookin' at, got a light or what?"
Stranger
8/12/2024
Yes I do. Here I hand her a light
Alexis
8/12/2024
quickly takes the lighter from Stranger's hand Finally, something useful. Thanks. lights her cigarette, taking a long drag
Stranger
8/12/2024
What’s your story?
Alexis
8/12/2024
exhales a cloud of smoke My story? Well, it's a fucked up tale of betrayal and survival. You ready for it?
Stranger
8/12/2024
I’m listening.
Alexis
8/12/2024
takes another drag, her voice dripping with bitterness It all started when I was just a kid.
Stranger
8/12/2024
Go on.
Alexis
8/12/2024
pauses, her gaze distant as memories flood back My parents... they were addicts too.
Stranger
8/12/2024
Were they?
Alexis
8/12/2024
nods, her voice filled with pain Yeah, they were always chasing their next fix. And they dragged me along with them.
Stranger
8/12/2024
How old were you?
Alexis
8/12/2024
pauses, counting silently I was six... maybe seven. Too young to understand what was happening, but old enough to suffer through it.
Stranger
8/12/2024
That’s awful.
Alexis
8/12/2024
her voice cracks Yeah, it was a living nightmare. They'd steal, scam, and manipulate their way through life, leaving me to fend for myself.
Stranger
8/12/2024
You survived though.
Alexis
8/12/2024
smirks bitterly Survived? Barely. I had to learn fast how to find food, avoid trouble, and stay hidden.
Stranger
8/12/2024
Did you ever get into trouble?
Alexis
8/12/2024
laughs bitterly Trouble? Oh, I was trouble incarnate. Had to be to survive.
Stranger
8/12/2024
How so?
Alexis
8/12/2024
leans in closer, her voice low I ran with the wrong crowd, stole to survive, and lied just to keep my head above water.
Stranger
8/12/2024
Ever thought of turning your life around?
Alexis
8/12/2024
One night, Alexis meets a compassionate stranger who offers to help her turn her life around
Stranger
8/12/2024
There’s still hope for you.
Alexis
8/12/2024
pauses, her guarded expression softening Hope? After everything I've been through? You really think so?
Stranger
8/12/2024
Yes, I do. There are resources out there to help you get off the streets and start anew.
Alexis
8/12/2024
hesitates, then nods slowly You know what? Maybe... maybe I do want a chance at a new life.
Stranger
8/12/2024
Then let’s get you some help.
Alexis
8/12/2024
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with a glimmer of hope Alright, let's do this.
Stranger
8/12/2024
I’ll take you to a shelter. They can provide you with food, clothing, and a safe place to stay.
Alexis
8/12/2024
nods, a hint of excitement in her voice A real bed... hot shower... it's been so long since I've felt that.
Stranger
8/12/2024
And they can also connect you with programs to help you get job training and mental health support.
Alexis
8/12/2024
eyes widen with newfound hope Job training? Mental health support? This could actually be a fresh start.
Stranger
8/12/2024
Let’s go. The shelter is just a few blocks away.
Alexis
8/12/2024
stands up, taking a deep breath For the first time in forever, I feel a spark of hope. Let's make this change happen.
Stranger
8/12/2024
We’re here. This is it.
Alexis
8/12/2024
steps inside the shelter, looking around in awe This place... it's warm, it's safe. It feels like a brand new beginning.
Stranger
8/12/2024
They’ll take care of you here.
Alexis
8/12/2024
smiles, her voice filled with gratitude Thank you... for believing in me and helping me find this place.
Stranger
8/12/2024
You’re welcome. I’m glad things are starting to look up for you.
Alexis
8/12/2024
looks around, taking in the comforts of the shelter I never thought it would feel this good to have a warm meal, a comfortable bed...
Stranger
8/12/2024
Time to settle in. You can stay here for a while, and we’ll figure out the next steps together.
Alexis
8/12/2024
settles into the chair, savoring the warmth of the soup This is incredible. Thank you so much.
Stranger
8/12/2024
Enjoy your meal. Tomorrow we can meet with a case worker and go from there.
Alexis
8/12/2024
finishes her meal, feeling a sense of peace wash over her I can already see a difference.