Summary

In the section that begins on page 24, Audrey tells her counselor, Dr. Sarah, about the panic attack she had when Linus visited Frank in their house. She also reflects on what it is like to deal with depression. Audrey admits that she feels stuck in depression (25). Dr. Sarah reminds her that the stuck feeling is not permanent and that the depression is fully treatable. Audrey also reveals that she has not done what her counselor told her – to take off her dark glasses for a minute or two each day with family members. Audrey explains that eyes make her uncomfortable because they are windows to the soul (27). Dr. Sarah assigns her to make a documentary about her family. Audrey is skeptical.

The section that begins on page 30 is written as though it is part of a documentary. Audrey calls it “My Serene and...