Give and Take

ith Chapter 4 of

: The Rip

ps. Sarah starts to find her own support network, becoming more in

sband loses his job. Emma offers emotional support and helps wit

daries aren't about being selfish, but about being sustainab

riendship blossoms into something more. Emma finds hersel

. She's discovered that giving and taking are intertwined, and tha

story to unfold from

Emma and Al

a new challen

e themes of sustaina

deeper into

ance, begins to reach out less frequently, but when she does, it's with a renewed sense of gratitude and respect. T

but she also knows that she can't pour from an empty cup. She sets clear boundaries arou

impact on Emma's life, she begins to understand and appreciate her sister's pe

his kindness, empathy, and support. As they spend more time togethe

aren't about cutting people off, but about creating space for meaningful connections. She's grate

tions for the story

and joys of Emma and Alex

o challenges Emma's perspectives

emes such as self-care, sustainab

like the sto