Am I Enough? (Depression Story)
Diagnosed
Vanessa
Want to go to my brothers party? He has SICK parties.
Lila
I would, but I don't really feel like it...
Vanessa
What?! You said no last time.
Lila
I'm sorry Vanessa, but I'm not in the mood for parties right now.
Vanessa
You're not in the mood for anything, Lila!
Lila
I'm sorry! It's my fault.
Vanessa
It's like you don't care for me anymore.
Lila
No, I do! I just feel uneasy.
Lila's little sister walks in.
Carly
Lila! Mommy was asking if you wanted to go to the store with her?
Lila
Tell her I said no thanks.
Vanessa
You don't even want to go out with your family?
Lila
I DON'T FEEL LIKE IT, VANESSA!
Lila
I-I'm sorry. I lost my temper and-
Vanessa
I'm gonna go. Text me when you're ready to hang out.
Vanessa packs up her things, and leaves.
Lila gets up, grabs her phone, and listens to music.
Grandpa Michael
Everything ok, kiddo?
Grandpa Michael
What's the matter?
Lila
I've been a failure lately. I've done nothing but disappoint everyone.
Grandpa Michael
Now, that's not true. Is it your mental health bothering you?
Grandpa Michael
Well, kiddo. Sounds like your having mental issues.
Grandpa Michael
Not anything violent. But it causes some low self-esteem, and not wanting to social interact.
Lila
It's depression, isn't it?
Grandpa Michael
Sounds like it.
Grandpa Michael
It'll be ok. It gets better.
Grandpa Michael
Well, just do things you love. It takes time.
Lila
I don't want to live like this forever.
Grandpa Michael
You wont, Lila.
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