A Mind of Her Own
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Last published Wed, Jul 6, 2016
Naya is different. She wants to tell us her story, but she doesn't know where to start. She supposes mid-afternoon on a hot summer sunday is a good a place as any.
Naya is a 17 year old highschool student that never seemed to really feel comfortable in her own skin. She gets these impulses where she suddenly needs to go somewhere and she'll go off on her own without telling anyone. Her parents are doing everything they can to help her. Medication, therapy. Nothing seems to reach her. But really..
What's wrong with Naya?
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