Between Life and Death

Chantel's mother and sister confronted her with their love and pleas. "I've seen how the drug has changed you and I know it's not the real you. I know you never wanted this for yourself," her sister, Kortnie, reads. "Without you, I don't know where I would be. If it were me, I know you'd want to do anything possible to save my life and you'd never give up on me. I want you to be my best friend and be in my future forever. We have so many good memories that we have yet to make. I want you to know I will always stand by you."

Next, Penni speaks to her daughter. "From the moment you came into this world and I looked down at your beautiful face, my heart was filled with so much joy and love. The times we don't know where you are, what you're doing, is a fear and pain I can never explain to another person, how much it aches inside believing I may never see you again. I cannot bear a life without you. I tell you often what a bright future I see for you ... Sometimes it is those who experience the most pain, the pain I see you go through, who get past it and do the greatest things. Please accept the help we are offering you. I love you very much."