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Questions: 1. How does Callie's cutting habits effect her family? -Her family has enough problems between the father never being home, and this is just making everything in the house worse and tearing the family apart. 2. Why do you think that Callie keeps to herself and doesn't talk? -We think that Callie kept cutting a secret because she was embarrassed of what people might think, and because she did not want to be sent away to a rehab like what happened when her mom found out. 3. Do you think Callie will benefit from going to this rehab and interacting with other patients that have problems? -We think that it will make her realize that her life is mot that bad, and you are able to get past anything with help. 4. Do you think Debbie and Callie are similar? -They both have a mental problem that they need to overcome, even though Debbie does not cut and Callie doesn't have an eating disorder they are still similar. 5. Do you think that after Callie leaves the hospital she will stop cutting? -We think that she will realize how bad it is and the effects it has on not only herself but the people that love her, but we are not sure if she will actually stop if the chance comes again.

Summary: Our group talked about the characters of the story and how each differ on how they effect Callie, who is the main character. Callie introduces us to the dynamics of her family and how each have a role to play. Her mother is basically with her little brother at all time due to his asthma. She has to make sure the rooms are in perfect condition for Sam, Callie's younger brother. Her father does not play a huge role in her life, he did not even come to visit her while she was at Sea Pines, the facility she is at right now. Callie also tells us about her condition and shows us first hand about how she has to deal with it. Callie is addicted to cutting herself, she doesn't feel the pain when the blood rushing out. She instead feels some sort of release of pressure and feels much better after she does. Near the end she confesses that she is addicted to cutting and doesn't think she can stop herself. We all agree that we like the book and it is very interesting. It keeps leaving you on the edge wondering if Callie gets her hands on another sharp object or not.