Page 54 of The Glass Girl

Maybe if I fill out the forms that Tracy person gave me, I can go home.

She said it wasn’t grippy socks, so maybe it’s just for therapy when this is over. That wouldn’t be so bad, I guess. I could ride my way through that for a few sessions to make my parents feel better.

I press the button, raising my bed so I’m sitting up. My head spins a little with the movement.

Pick up the sheaf of papers.

Hard to focus. The words swim. I squint and try to concentrate.

How many alcoholic drinks do you consume on a daily basis?

Answers:?1–2?2–3?3–4?I don’t know

Have you ever done anything you regret while under the influence of alcohol?

Answers:?Yes?No?Maybe?I don’t know

How often do you have negative thoughts?

Answers:?Every day?Sometimes?Never?A few times a week

Have you ever thought about suicide?

Answers:?Every day?Sometimes?Never?A few times a week

Have you ever attempted suicide?

Answers:?Yes?No?Never

Do you ever wish you weren’t alive?

Answers:?Yes?No?Never?Sometimes

Do you ever feel hopeless?

Answers:?Yes?No?Never?Sometimes

How often do you feel anxious?

Answers:?Every day?Never?Sometimes

Have you done drugs, like marijuana or prescriptions, in the past week?

Answers:?Yes?No?A little

How often would you say you feel sad?

Answers:?Every day?Never?A few times a week

Do you feel safe at home?

Answers:?Yes?No?Sometimes

Do you feel safe at school?

Answers:?Yes?No?Sometimes

Have you ever lied about consuming drugs or alcohol?

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