Pleadings

If this is some emotional strength building work out, it is but of course working more than just the word perfect and is building me up in every inch the needle moves.

But honey, come easier on the child, cut her some slack now.
How long more would you bear to see a child sought escapism by using unconsciousness? How long more can unconsciousness kick in to her if 14 hours is already taken up? How long more for reliance on distractions?

Give her some breather.