Staying.

Staying.

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When Kalee Novak's life spirals into a dangerous struggle with control, illness, and near-fatal consequences, her mother, former ADA Casey Novak, is forced to confront the limits of love, authority, and survival. From inpatient hospital units to the courtroom and beyond, Kalee's journey exposes the fragile line between autonomy and coercion, while the SVU team investigates a case that mirrors her own ordeal. Staying is a harrowing, intimate exploration of trauma, recovery, and the quiet courage it takes to choose life, day after day.
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