Crosses

By Shelley Stoehr

Meeting Katie is one of the best things that’s ever happened to Nancy. Katie really understands her, something her parents can’t do even when they’re sober. Plus, with Katie Nancy can finally begin to shed her “goody -goody” image. Katie and Nancy cut designs onto their bodies. The physical pain gives them comfort, and a release from their inner pain. But soon, even though their bodies are covered with scars, neither the cutting nor the drugs they take can give them what they are looking for…