Ruminations
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Last published Thu, Dec 25, 2014
Alice has been plagued by OCD her entire life, but recovery has always been one step forward and four steps back. She rarely leaves her bedroom, never mind her house, and she can't imagine what a social life is like. But when it appears that treatment is finally working, once and for all, she is faced with an unimaginable setback.
Alice isn't sure she'll be able to fight the toughest battle she'll ever need to face practically alone, especially after what happened six months ago... But does she really have a choice anymore?
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