“Okay everyone let’s get started.  We’re going to go around the circle and introduce ourselves to the new member.  Spencer you start.”  Paula stared down at her clip board not really showing interest in what will be said.  Spencer just rolled her eyes and then looked at Ashley shrugging.

“I’m Spencer and I’m 17 years old.  Born and raised here and I’m here because I tried to kill myself.”  She looked expectantly at her mother who raised her eyebrows and jestered to continue.  “And I’m gay.”  Paula nodded and then signaled for Aiden to go next.

“Hi I’m Aiden and I’m also 17.  I was born in LA, but moved here when I was 13 with my uncle.  I am here because I am addicted to coke and alcohol.”  Paula smiled and then nodded to Mya.

“My name is Mya and I’m 16.  I live with my 2 older sisters in Indiana.  I am anorexic and a speed addict.” 

“I’m Kelly, I’m 16 and I live in San Diego.  I’m here because I’m bulimic.”  The circle continued until it was Ashley’s turn.  Paula was staring down at her clip board waiting to hear the introduction.  But when all she heard was silence she glared up at the teen who was sitting there with her arms crossed and a smirk on her lips.

“Ashley, you need to tell us all a little bit about you.  Your name, age, addictions, and home town are easy.  But if you insist on something else, we can start delving deeper into your past and childhood, your parent’s lives, and maybe get to the bottom of why you’re such a disappointment.”  Ashley’s smirk never faltered.  Paula was getting irritated everyone could tell.  The two just sat staring at each other waiting to see who would break first.  The rest of the group just stared in awe, too scared to move or hardly breathe in fear of what will happen after one breaks. 

“Alright Ashley.  Have it your way.  What do your parents do for a living?”  Paula was trying to be professional but already this girl was on her last nerve.  Ashley still didn’t say anything, she just rolled her eyes and then leaned farther back into her seat crossing her ankles.  Paula sighed and then stood crossing the room to her files.  Pulling one out, she sat back in the circle.  “Ashley Marie Davies was born on December 13, 1990.  Father is Raife Davies and mother is Christine Davies.  Parents divorced in ’98 making you 8 years old.  How did you feel Ashley?  Finding out that even as a kid you weren’t good enough to keep your father around.”