The 7:00 PM Pill: When “Nice” Isn’t Enough to Stay Married

are serious,” she said, gentle but firm. “Missing a dose can trigger them. Stress can trigger them. Changes in routine can trigger them.”

I nodded like a student.

She looked at me over her clipboard. “Do you have support at home?”

I almost laughed again.

I heard myself say, “Not anymore.”

And something in her expression shifted. Not pity. Recognition.

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