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One of the turning points was when we decided to create a schedule for her day. It included therapy sessions, study time, and fun activities. It was flexible but provided a structure that she could follow. Seeing her engage with this new routine was encouraging. eng 30 days with my schoolrefusing sister r
Today, Lena went to school for 3.5 hours. She still uses the side entrance. She still texts me a ✅ emoji when she arrives. She has a 504 plan now (accommodations for anxiety), a therapist she doesn’t hate, and an agreement that if a day is impossible, she can stay home without guilt – but she has to try one online assignment. If you are writing this or reading it
Day 15: Maya walked onto school grounds for 20 minutes. She sat in the library. Didn’t speak to anyone. But she went. It was flexible but provided a structure that