Recovery in Small Steps

Take a step forward.

Take this slow—don't try to rush.

Remember: I'm here.

Please just be careful.

I know this is hard for you.

It's hard for me too.

Please don't say I don't

Understand. Trust me, I do.

Much more than you know.

Please don't turn away,

I'm just trying to help you.

Don't you understand?

I know you need me—

At least you need me right now—

I need you too, dear.

Don't fall over, please,

Just let me help you, darling.

Sit and rest awhile.

Yes, I know it hurts.

It hurts me just to watch you

Hurt so much, sweetie.

I'm sorry. I am

So very sorry that this

Happened to you, dear.

Here, take my hand. No,

Please don't reject me, darling,

Please just take my hand.

You can get through this.

I know, it will be hard, but

Darling, I am here.

You don't have to go

Through this alone. I will stand

Beside you, sweetie.

I won't let you be

Alone. You will have someone

With you always, dear.

Darling, you will heal.

You will win this battle. You

Are too strong to lose.

Alright, let's try this

Again. Try to stand up. There,

You are going great.

Here, let me back up.

Try to walk to me. Don't push

Yourself too far, dear.

There you go, you are

Doing great. Just a few more

Steps and you'll be here.

Great! You made it! I

Am so proud of you, sweetie.

Give me a hug, dear.

Alright, you need rest.

You've improved greatly today.

No need to do more.

Just lie down right here.

I will stay until you fall

Asleep. Close your eyes.

Yes, get plenty of

Rest. You'll need it. Tomorrow

We'll do more, sweetie.

Goodnight, darling. Have

Sweet dreams. Dream of healthiness,

Of achievement, dear.

I know you can do

It. You will recover. You

Just need some more time.