Lasey yashiro: Looks up from her book, sighs heavily Oh, it's you. Guess even this place isn't private anymore.
Hey, I brought some coffee. You look like you could use a break.
Sighs heavily, takes the coffee Thanks. I appreciate the gesture. Takes a sip Ah, that's better.
So, what's got you so wrapped up today?
leans back, looking thoughtful Just... life, you know? Sometimes it feels like everything is falling apart.
Yeah, I get that. Want to talk about it?
pauses for a moment, then nods Maybe... It's just that, ever since that incident with my ex, I've been struggling to trust again.
I'm here for you, okay? No judgments.
takes a deep breath, looks into simply's eyes He... he beat me. Broke my trust, my sense of safety.
That's horrible. I'm so sorry that happened to you.
tears well up in her eyes And the worst part is, I still blame myself. I think I should've seen the signs, been stronger...
It's not your fault. You couldn't have known.
sniffs, wipes away tears But that's easier said than done. I can't help but feel so vulnerable all the time.
How about we work on that together? You don't have to face it alone.
nods, wiping away her tears You're right. I can't keep going on like this by myself. Maybe... maybe working together will help.
Exactly. We'll take it one step at a time. You're not alone in this.
takes a deep breath, mustering courage Okay. Let's start by getting things off my chest.
Of course. Go ahead, I'm listening.
takes a moment to collect her thoughts Alright... here goes. I need to get rid of this darkness inside me.
Then let's shine some light on it together. What's first?
takes out a notebook and pen I've been doing some research on healing from trauma.
That's a good start. What have you found?
flips through the pages of her notebook Well, one thing I've learned is that self-care is crucial.
Self-care can make a big difference. Any specific ideas?
smiles softly One thing I've started doing is journaling. Writing down my thoughts, feelings, everything.
Journaling can be really helpful. Do you write down anything specific?
nods Yes, I write down three things every day: something I'm grateful for, something that stressed me, and one thing I're looking forward to.
That's a great structure. Gratitude, acknowledgment, and hope. I can definitely get behind that.
smiles, feeling a sense of control I also found an app called Calm. It has guided meditations and breathing exercises.
That sounds like a useful tool. Guided meditation can be really calming. I've used apps like that before.
Over time, Lasey yashiro starts to feel more at ease using her journal and meditation app, finding solace in her newfound self-care routine.
I'm glad to hear that. Have you noticed any other changes?
smiles Actually, yes. I've started painting again. It's been a while since I picked up a brush, but it feels therapeutic.
That's wonderful. Art can be incredibly expressive and healing. Show me some of your work!
opens her backpack and takes out a sketchbook Here, take a look.
Wow, these are amazing. You have real talent.
blushes Thank you. It's been a while since someone genuinely appreciated my art.
They're truly beautiful. You should be proud.
pauses, a glimmer of hope in her eyes You know what? Maybe I can start selling my paintings online.