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1. Next to Normal by thislifewelive

   Fandoms: Next to Normal - Kitt/Yorkey  

   • Not Rated
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
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   • Complete Work

   08 Apr 2026

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Dan Goodman/Diana Goodman
   • Natalie Goodman/Henry
   • Gabe Goodman
   • Natalie Goodman
   • Henry (Next to Normal)
   • Diana Goodman
   • Dan Goodman
   • Gabe Goodman Lives
   • Chronically Ill Gabe Goodman
   • Gabe Goodman Needs a Hug
   • Good Older Sibling Gabe Goodman
   • Diana Goodman is mentally ill
   • Dan Goodman is trying
   • Natalie Goodman Needs a Hug
   • Good sister Natalie Goodman
   • Good boyfriend Henry
   • Chronic Pain
   • Chronic Illness
   • Hurt/Comfort
   • Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
   • Everyone Needs a Hug
   • Everyone Gets A Hug
   • Bipolar Disorder
   • Complete

   Summary

   Gabe Goodman survives but lives with chronic illness and pain. His near death breaks Diana and she continues to struggle with her mental health. The Goodman family constantly battle to keep each other afloat amid grief, guilt, and fragile hope.

   Literally an entire musical rewrite to make Gabe live, but still honor the theme of the musical.

   Series

   • Part 2 of Gabe Goodman Lives

   Language:

   English

   Words:

   21,499

   Chapters:

   14/14

   Comments:

   66

   Kudos:

   208

   Bookmarks:

   21

   Hits:

   2,413