The Shattered Message
“Make sure you eat well, sweetie! You have a big day ahead,” Emily’s mom said while pouring her a cup of tea. She beamed like this was something that should make Emily jump for joy, and not turn her stomach in the knots it was in. Emily glazed at her food and just the thought of eating it made her nauseous. She felt sick. “I'm not hungry,” she said, and her mother gave her a knowing smile. “Don't be