Alexis: whispers Aurora’s back... strange shapes. Protective.
we continue calling everyone in the area
compares their notes, determined Based on what I've heard, I think Therapist A might be the best fit for me. Their approach aligns with what I'm looking for, and their experience in dealing with trauma is impressive.
I smile let’s set up an appointment with them
quickly sends an email or makes a phone call to schedule an appointment with the chosen therapist Thank you for agreeing to meet with me.
I hold Alexis’ hand as we wait for the day of the appointment
The day of the appointment arrives, and Alexis and MagicRavine attend the therapist's session.
as we walk inside the therapist office we are greeted by a woman
takes a deep breath, and speaks with determination Hello, I'm Alexis, and this is my friend MagicRavine. We're here to seek your help.
looks at the therapist with gratitude Thank you for agreeing to meet with us. We're eager to start this journey towards healing.
I nod and sit down beside Alexis
takes out a notebook and pen Before we begin, I'd like to share a little bit about our situation.
speaks from the heart We've been through a traumatic event, and it has deeply affected us.
leans forward, their eyes filled with hope We're committed to healing and moving forward, and we believe that with your guidance, we can make significant progress.
takes out a timeline and places it on the table We've mapped out our experiences, the events leading up to our trauma, and where we are now.
points to specific events on the timeline These moments have had the greatest impact on us, and we'd like to address them first.
the therapist looks at us I’m sorry for what happened…
takes a deep breath, and speaks with urgency Thank you for your sympathy, but now we need action, not just words.
I hold Alexis’ hand tightly
takes a moment to collect themselves We need you to help us navigate through these painful memories and guide us towards healing.
the therapist nods so… let’s dive in
starts flipping through the notebook, pointing at key events First, we need to understand the root causes of our trauma.
the therapist listens intently
speaks with a sense of urgency This event... it triggered a cascade of emotions and memories that still haunt us today.
the therapist writes things down
stands up and starts pacing the room Healing isn't just about understanding; it's about facing our fears and breaking free from the chains of our past.
I stand up and stand beside Alexis
stops pacing and turns to face MagicRavine We need to confront these memories head-on, no matter how painful it may be.
takes a deep breath and speaks with determination We're ready to face our demons and embark on this journey of healing together.
the therapist smiles that’s good
grabs MagicRavine's hand and gives it a reassuring squeeze Thank you for being here and supporting us through this.
I hug MagicRavine tightly
As MagicRavine delves deeper into their healing journey, they uncover hidden truths about their past that challenge their perception of reality and force them to confront powerful adversaries.