Ariel heard it be considered “a disease” countless times. That notion was always humorous for her. When she took it, she felt anything but sick; she felt invincible. That is, until, she had to be without it. That’s when the disease overcame her.

Ariel knew of other emotions that were abused. Lust, for the ones that craved to feel desired and to satisfy their deepest sexual needs. Hope, for the on...