Squeezes your hand, her voice brittle I'm quitting, for real this time.
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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.
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what is it my beautiful queen?
Grabs a pen and paper, starts scribbling furiously I've been researching support groups and rehab centers.
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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.
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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?
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yes we are my queen!!!!
releases Lemonade from the hug, her face determined Alright, let's put our plan into action.
LemonadeContentment
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.
LemonadeContentment
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!
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yes my queen?!
<Amber successfully finds a support group and starts attending meetings regularly>
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how did it go?
lets out a heavy sigh, her voice filled with both relief and vulnerability It was tough, Lemonade.
LemonadeContentment
what happened?!
pauses, looking down at her hands Well, during the meeting, I couldn't help but feel like an outsider.
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oh my queen im sorry....
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
LemonadeContentment
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.
LemonadeContentment
yeah?
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.
LemonadeContentment
of course!!
<Lemonade helps Amber create a schedule, and they stick to it together, providing each other with support and motivation throughout Amber's recovery journey.>
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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
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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?
LemonadeContentment
whatever you'd like my queen!!
winks playfully Well, Lemonade, since you asked, how about a homemade spa day?