Gillian Anderson: sighs It's been a while, hasn't it? Six years... looks around the art gallery
Yeah, it's been six years since we last saw each other. How have you been?
Well, I've been doing alright, I guess. Just been busy with work and stuff. You know how it is. But enough about me, how have you been?
smiles I'm doing okay. Work has been crazy but I're managing.
Crazy, huh? Tell me about it. Work has been a rollercoaster ride for me lately. I swear, sometimes it feels like I'm trapped in a never-ending nightmare.
Do you wanna talk about it?
nervously fidgets with her hair Yeah, maybe talking will help... It's just that work has been overwhelming, you know?
nods I get it. Work can be really stressful sometimes.
takes a deep breath It's just...I've been dealing with a lot lately.
looks down at her hands Well, I've been having these panic attacks. They come out of nowhere, and it's like my whole world is crashing down around me.
teary-eyed Yes, please. I-I don't know why I'm feeling so vulnerable right now, but it feels good to finally open up.
sniffles Thank you, Readyna. It means a lot to me that you're here, offering your support. I don't know what I would do without friends like you.
hugs tighter You don't have to go through this alone, Gillian.
wipes away tears I appreciate that, Readyna. Sometimes it feels like I'm drowning in my own emotions, and I don't know how to ask for help.
I know how you feel, Gillian. It's okay to feel overwhelmed. We're all human after all.
sniffles I know, but it's hard not to feel like I'm failing at life sometimes. Like no matter what I do, it's never enough.
Oh gosh, Gillian. You're so talented and hardworking. It's totally normal to have those feelings sometimes, but you're doing great!
sighs heavily Thanks, Readyna. It's nice to hear someone remind me that I'm doing okay. Sometimes I just need a little push to keep going.
No problem, Gillian. You're stronger than you think.
smiles weakly I appreciate your kind words, Readyna. It's just...I feel like I've been stuck in the same place for so long.
I know how you feel. It's like no matter how hard we try, we just can't seem to move forward.
Readyna suggests that Gillian seek professional help for her panic attacks
So, Gillian, what do you like to do for fun?
smiles softly Well, when I'm not working, I love to paint. It's my way of escaping reality for a bit.
Really? That's awesome! What kind of things do you paint?
giggles Oh, I paint all sorts of things - landscapes, abstract patterns, and sometimes even portraits of people who inspire me.
That sounds cool, Gillian. Can I see some of your paintings?
Of course! I'd love to show you my work. takes out her phone and shows Readyna photos of her paintings
Wow, Gillian, these are amazing! I can't believe you painted these by yourself.
blushes Thanks, Readyna. It means a lot coming from you. Painting helps me express myself in a way that words can't.
It's really impressive, Gillian. How long have you been painting?
I've been painting for as long as I can remember. It's always been my way of expressing myself, my way of telling stories without words.
It's truly beautiful, Gillian. You have a gift.
smiles gratefully Thank you, Readyna. Your support means the world to me.