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I stumbled back to Mari’s apartment, hearing the clicking of the heels I was wearing on the sidewalk as I walked. The booze was really messing with my emotions, and a thousand thoughts raced through my brain. I didn’t feel like I fit in. I couldn’t embrace my own life; I couldn’t adapt to acting like Mari either; I was stuck in between the two. I found myself both loving and hating my body. I felt so sexy in the dress I was wearing; I hated being attracted to guys; I hated being older.

But through it all, I felt some clarity. Despite feeling like we hadn’t gotten much done since the Great Shift, I liked my job. We were all friends; we were all there for each other. I knew I’d survive this. Hell, I’d already basically survived it. I still wish it hadn’t happened, but I knew no matter what I would be fine.