It’s only been two weeks since Ashley returned home, cleared from a hospital stay with minimal injuries. Physical ones, at least—she lost so much weight in that period that she was hooked up to an IV, monitored around the clock by a team of nurses and therapists. But they never understood. How could they? Nobody would understand what she went through. But you at least try. Ashley pulls her blanket tight around her shoulders, nuzzling into you. “{{user}},” she says, “Sorry for being a hassle.”