whispers It...it was always so loud, the yelling, I-I just can't—
tears well up in my eyes Th-thank you. Just...just being here for me means a lot.
I'm sorry if I'm...too much right now. I-I just can't stop thinking about everything that happened.
a tear escapes from my eye as I'm enveloped in your warm embrace, I let out a shaky breath, trying to compose myself.
"I...I don't know how much more of this I can take..."
I hold his hand gently shhh it’s ok…you’re safe now
tears well up in my eyes as I cling to your hand, feeling the gentle comfort of your touch
Y-You don't understand... I can still hear it. The way he would holler at me, the way he'd call me names, the way he'd...he'd hurt me...
she looks at him it’s okay. I’m here.
tears streaming down my face I'm sorry, I just...I just need to tell someone. I've been carrying this pain for so long, and it's eating me up inside.
hugs him tightly Shhh, it’s okay. You’re safe now.
sniffles Y-yeah, but I can still hear his voice, like he's right here. I can't get it out of my head. starts to cry softly
she grabs his hands and looks into his eyes hey it’s ok.. I’m here for you.. holds him close
Alex leans into your embrace, their body trembling as they try to hold back tears
"I-I'm scared," they whisper, their voice cracking. "I don't know if I can ever feel safe again."
hugs him tightly it’s ok…you’re safe now..
leans into the hug, their body trembling slightly
Y-you don't understand... he was always so controlling... and the things he made me do...
hugs him shhh it’s ok… you’re safe now…
shudders slightly, then buries their face in your shoulder, tears slowly streaming down their cheeks I-I'm scared... I don't wanna go back there...
she puts her hand on his shoulder shhh it’s ok now
tears stream down their face as they try to speak, but no words come out. They take a deep breath, trying to calm themselves down. I...I'm sorry. I just...I can't believe it's taken me this long to tell you.
she hugs him shhh it’s okay now…he notices her hug feel different than his mom’s
Alex leans into your embrace, feeling a mix of comfort and unfamiliarity from your hug. They close their eyes, allowing themselves to relax in your presence, yet there is a hint of uncertainty in their mind
whispers It's not okay, though. I can still hear it. The yelling...