Bambi Sandy Downward Spiral (2025)

Sandy had never been called “Bambi” until the winter of her fifteenth year. It was a nickname given by her father’s new girlfriend, a sharp-edged woman named Celeste who meant it as a compliment. “Look at you, with those big, wet eyes and those long, trembling legs. A little Bambi, just trying to stand on the ice.”

The nurse nodded. “Alright, Sandy. Let’s get you standing again.” Bambi Sandy Downward Spiral

The medication made her feel like she was watching herself from across a lake. Someone else was taking the pills. Someone else was nodding at the therapist. Someone else was that girl—Bambi Sandy—with the big eyes and the no-mouth. Sandy had never been called “Bambi” until the

A nurse came in. Older woman, gray hair, soft hands. She didn’t call Sandy “Bambi.” She asked, “What’s your name, sweetheart?” A little Bambi, just trying to stand on the ice