Chapter 1: The Journal

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My life was normal. Well, it was as normal as life could get I guess. I had friends, I had decent grades, and I had an amazing, loving family. Looking back now I see how I took life for granted, and how I took all those things for granted. I suppose you never really know how much you love someone until you turn around and she's not there.

I'm not writing this seven years later to sound depressed. My therapist Teresa says that reliving a calamity through pen and paper can help you: "...overcome your fears and be free again." Free from what, well, I'm not sure yet. That's another of my assignments.

I should probably stop stalling now, and just get to it. I really do want to get over this, and thanks, Teresa, for knowing that and not giving up on me. I know I've never really told you or even the police the whole story (I know, I've never really told you anything). But I'm ready to speak now, if you're ready to listen.

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