As the days turned into weeks, Mia started to open up more. We started having real conversations, laughing and joking together like we used to. She began to see that I was there to support her, not to judge her.
Here is a breakdown of how those 30 days typically evolve and how to navigate the impact on your family. Phase 1: Days 1–7 (The Crisis Point)
Mia was 14, and I was 16. We had always been close, but over the past year, Mia had become increasingly withdrawn and anxious about going to school. She would cry and panic every morning, and eventually, she just stopped going altogether.