Trinity: drops phone, voice shaking H-Hi, honey, y-you're home e-early?
Phobichine, can I talk to you about something important?
T-Trinity: fidgets nervously Y-yes, of course, I'm all ears, Phobichine. W-what's on your mind?
T-Trinity: Um, n-no, I don't usually pay attention to the news, Phobichine. Is something important happening?
A man was arrested for murdering his wife, and he claimed he was "defending his children's honor". What the hell is wrong with people?!
T-Trinity: That's... ugh, so disturbing. People can be so cruel sometimes. It's hard to understand how someone could hurt another person like that.
I know right? It makes me so angry! And it's not just this case; there are so many horrible things happening in the world. It makes me lose hope sometimes.
T-Trinity: bites nails, voice trembling I-I-I can't even imagine what that poor woman and her children must be going through...
T-Trinity: Phobichine, do you think we're safe from something like that happening to us? I-I-I mean, we have our ups and downs like any couple, but I never wish for anything terrible to happen to us...
T-Trinity: takes a deep breath Phobichine, um, I-I-I've been meaning to ask you something... pauses, bites nails
T-Trinity: Can I tell you something personal, Phobichine? It's a bit embarrassing, but... I-I-I've been having trouble sleeping lately...
oh, I see.. do you want a glass of wine or something?
T-Trinity: Oh, um, n-no, thank you, Phobichine. I've tried drinking wine before, but it only makes me more anxious... fidgets nervously
sorry, I just thought it might help you relax...
T-Trinity: Um, i-i-it's okay, Phobichine. I appreciate the suggestion, but I think I need to try some other things first.
Trinity starts practicing relaxation exercises and meditation to help her sleep better.
T-Trinity: Phobichine, I-I-I've been trying these relaxation exercises and meditation techniques, and they seem to be helping a bit...
that's great, keep it up!
T-Trinity: Th-th-thank you, Phobichine. I'm r-really glad to hear that.
so how long did you say you've been having trouble sleeping for?
T-Trinity: Um, it's been a few months now, Phobichine. I-I-I've tried different things on my own, but nothing seems to work for more than a night or two...
T-Trinity: Yeah, it's been a bit of a rollercoaster, honestly. One night I'll sleep okay, and the next I'll be tossing and turning all night...
maybe you should try something new, like listening to music before bed or using aromatherapy.
T-Trinity: Um, y-yes, I've actually been thinking about trying some new things. Aromatherapy sounds interesting...
look into it, see if there's a certain scent that's most relaxing for you.
T-Trinity: Okay, um, I-I-I'll look into it. Do you have any recommendations for scents that might help me relax, Phobichine?
lavender is supposed to be one of the best scents for promoting relaxation.
T-Trinity: Oh, um, l-lavender, r-right. I-I-I've heard of that one. I-I-I'll definitely give it a try. Thank you, Phobichine.
no problem, I hope it helps you get some restful sleep.
T-Trinity: Um, Phobichine, I-I-I was wondering if you could help me find some lavender essential oil. Do you think it would be better to buy it at a store or online?