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From my Composing an Emotional Scene with Dialogue and Symbolism:
“I’m not happy anymore and I’m not really sure why. I think I need a fresh start,” I realize as I am saying the words. “I have to do it,” I say. “Move here to Nashville, I have a room opening in my house at the end of December. It’s yours if you want it,” Drew says immediately. I don’t hesitate, I don’t second guess myself. “That sounds perfect,” I say, feeling the weight in my stomach lift a little. Telling Myself a Different Story: A Memoir Counterfactual: ...“I’m not happy anymore and I’m not really sure why. I think I need a fresh start,” I realize as I am saying the words. “I have to do it,” I say. “I wish I hadn’t just filled the empty room in my house,” Drew said regretfully. “Me too, but I have to do something. I guess I’ll move back into my mom’s house with my brother for a bit to figure out my next move,” I ponder this and realize I really don’t want to move back into my mom’s house. I love my mom and brother, but need to stand on my own 2 feet. “Maybe you can move in with an old high school friend for now?” Drew suggests. I texted Kristi, my friend since 1st grade: “I have to break up with Matt and I think I’m moving home for a bit, any chance you’re looking for a roommate soon?” I hover over the send key for a minute before taking the plunge. Almost instantaneously she replies: “When are you moving?! I was just about to have to move back in with my parents!” Instead of continuing this conversation via text, I give Kristi a call. “I think I have to move home, but I just can’t live in my mom’s house again!” I proclaim. “I don’t have much savings, lets see what we can find within our budgets,” Kristi says smartly. "I can't believe I'm starting over again and haven't even finished college yet," I say. We hang up after agreeing to start the search for our home together. I can finally breathe again and look forward to making my future the best I can.
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