May 25, 2005 16:30
A circle of fold-out chairs in a church classroom. A man with a kind face stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new face here tonight.
A teenage girl stands up, knuckles clenched.
I'm Erin and I... she shudders ...I like myself.
The crowd echoes. Hi, Erin.
The man smiles encouragingly. Welcome, Erin. We are here for you!