[TEN OKAY. TEN. She hesitates for a moment, wanting to word this right.]

I know -- and you know -- that what happened wasn't something you would have chosen. And it's like you said... the people who were hurt forgave you. [Places a hand on her shoulder gently.] Maybe if you took it a little bit at a time, it would be easier?

[Don't beat yourself up so much, little sis :<]