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Chapter One of "Looking Back" - a story of adopting a child with mental illness.
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Not all problems can be fixed, no matter how hard we try.
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Alex begins to show signs we cannot ignore.
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Fear of the unknown shows a new side to Alex.
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Time becomes obsolete when faced with finding a way to help a loved one.
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Something must be done to keep this family going.
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There comes a time when you must admit your failures and move on.
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