(shudders)

What kid hasn't made a wish of ill will at least once in their life? Yours summoned the infamous Krampus and ended not only the previous warmth of Christmas, but the myth of the loving home you thought you had after your parents' marriage failed.

Home is a place where you are safe and sound. And I have a suggestion for you.

Ask for Santa to come and give a friendship bracelet - one half for you, and the other to one of your fellow patients, who needs it - and you - the most.

You and me both. ;)

To don another's face, to lose your own

To live another life, your fate unknown

To take another's guise as if you were

The only person here, the only person there:

The dream of many, all down through the ages,

In growing up, assuming different stages.

No matter what your masks, this much is true:

When they reach their end, you're always you.