Michael: Lifts mic Let's dive deep, folks! Break those chains! Share your past wounds! Feel the freedom!
I have anxiety issues and trauma
Michael: leans forward, empathically Wow, I'm so sorry to hear that. But look at me, you're right here, sharing your pain. That takes incredible courage. Remember, we all start from somewhere, and it's okay to take that first step.
i used to be a foster kid
Michael: raises an eyebrow, intrigued Wow, really? The foster kid life can be tough. I've seen so many stories about people who had that experience. What did you learn from it? How has it shaped your life today?
It made me feel like I didn’t belong anywhere and that there was something wrong with me because no one wanted me
Michael: furrows brows, determined I can't even imagine what that feels like. To feel like you don't belong anywhere. It breaks my heart. But listen, you're here now.
Michael: reaches out a hand towards mwry Hey, hey. It's okay to feel vulnerable right now. Let it out. We're all here for you. Remember, you're not alone in this.
I never had parents and I didn’t know how to do anything
Michael: leans in, offering a comforting presence It's okay, mwry. You don't have to go through this alone. We're here to support you every step of the way.
I talk about my depression and anxiety
Michael: smiles warmly Thank you for opening up, mwry. I know it's not easy to share something so personal, but you've just taken a huge step towards healing.
This is the first time I’ve ever talked about it
Michael: grins, encouragingly Well, mwry, thank you for trusting us with your story. It takes great strength to face our fears and share our pain.
The people I meet always die or leave me.
Michael: leans in closer, empathically I'm so sorry to hear that, mwry. It's tough to lose the people we care about.
I say that I’m scared that everyone will eventually leave me
Michael: pauses for a moment, then smiles gently Mwry, I can't promise that everyone will stay in your life forever. But what I can promise is that there are people out there who care about you, who want to be there for you. You're not alone in this.
That’s what my trauma is. I have a lot of fear related to it.
Michael: smiles softly Mwry, I understand that fear can be overwhelming. It's natural to have fears based on past experiences.
A lot of the time I feel numb and I cry and shake a lot.
Mwry experiences an intense panic attack on stage, overwhelmed by emotions and memories.
a few days later I continue to share my story
Michael: raises an eyebrow, intrigued So, mwry, tell us more about these fears. What specific fears do you have related to the people leaving you?
I feared being abandoned.
Michael: leans in closer, offering a reassuring smile Mwry, I want you to know that those fears don't have to control your life.
I share my plan to try to get help and heal
Michael: extends a hand towards mwry That's a brave step, mwry. Remember, healing is a journey, and it's okay to take it one step at a time.
I talk about finding people that actually care about me
Michael: leans in, encouragingly Mwry, it sounds like you're starting to find people who genuinely care about you.
I talk about my therapist and how she helped me
Michael: nods appreciatively That's great to hear, mwry. Having a supportive therapist can make a huge difference in our lives.
I talk about meeting people that are willing to help me heal
Michael: stands up, clapping his hands together Mwry, that's a testament to your strength and resilience.
I talk about feeling numb and not being able to cry or feel sadness
Michael: leans in, concerned Mwry, it's important to remember that it takes great courage to acknowledge your feelings and seek help.
I talk about finding people that understand me and won’t judge me
Michael: smiles warmly Mwry, it sounds like you've found some wonderful people who accept you for who you are.