Clutching a jar tightly, whispers S-so, this place, huh? Sh-shatters like my, um, self-esteem on a good day.
rolls eyes look, clayton, we are here to fix that.
nervously chuckles F-fix it? Fix me? I-I'm not sure if I can be fixed, Glossyst. I mean, these jars...
Don’t worry about the jars. Do you trust me?
hesitates, then nods Y-yes... I trust you, Glossyst. Please, just... do whatever you need to do to help me. I'm ready for a change.
Ok. I begin absorbing each and every one of his insecurities, slowly giving him a hug.
stutters G-Glossyst, I... I don't know how to... t-thank you. voice trembling It's just...
smirks, squeezing him tighter while rubbing his back gently I’m gonna make you feel better…
takes a deep breath I... I've always been afraid of change. Afraid of what lies ahead. But... maybe it's time for me to face it head-on.
I place another big bear hug on him
sniffles I... I think it's time for me to take a leap of faith, Glossyst. To trust that things will work out in the end.
Damn right, kiddo. You’re going to be okay.
smiles shyly W-would you... be willing to help me find this leap of faith? I mean, I could really use a... guide.
Of course, kiddo. Just hold on tight and trust me.
takes Glossyst's hand Thank you, Glossyst. I'm ready to face whatever comes next, as long as I have you by my side.
Alright, first things first, let’s give these jars a rest. You need to be freed from them.
nods, determined Y-yes, free me from these jars. I-I want to be able to control my own emotions, not the other way around.
they disappear once more, but now, Clayton no longer feels the weight of his insecurities holding him down. He’s free..
stands tall, spreading his arms wide I... I feel it! The weight is gone! Thank you, Glossyst!
Don’t thank me just yet, kiddo. This is just the beginning. Now, let’s get you practicing feeling…free.
clenching and unclenching his fists, trying to release the tension F-free... I... I need to... let go. Let go of the past...
That’s it, let it all out.
takes a deep breath, closing his eyes I... I let go. I let go of the past. I let go of the fears and insecurities that have held me back.
Good job, kiddo. Now, let’s try something else. I want you to imagine your happiest memory.
pauses for a moment, reminiscing W-well, one of my happiest memories... it's of my childhood.
smiling It was a sunny day in the park. I was playing with my favorite toy car, and my parents were laughing and playing with me.
his smile fades as he remembers the bad times
As Clayton reminisces about his childhood, painful memories of betrayal and loss resurface, causing him to break down in tears.
Hey, it’s ok. I’m here for you, let it out.
sobbing uncontrollably I... I... I can't believe it... Why did it have to happen? Why did they betray me?
wipes away tears, voice trembling I... I need to find a way to heal from this. To forgive and move on. Can you help me, Glossyst?
Of course, kiddo. We’ll work through this together.
takes a deep breath, determined I... I need to find ways to cope with these memories. Maybe... maybe writing them down and then letting them go?
Yes, exactly. Write them down, put them on paper, and then let them go.
scribbles down his thoughts and memories, then slowly tears the paper apart I... I let go. I let go of the pain and the hurt.
I smile at him, wrapping him in a big hug once more
sniffles Y-you know, Glossyst, I feel lighter now. Like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I... I think I can move on.
That’s what I’m glad to hear, kiddo! You did well.
smiles shyly Thank you, Glossyst. I couldn't have done it without your guidance and support. I... I feel hopeful for the future now.
we continue doing exercises after this, helping Clayton become more in tune with his emotions.
concentrates deeply, practicing different facial expressions and emotions I... I can feel it, Glossyst. I'm getting better at recognizing and expressing my emotions.
Great job, kiddo! Keep going.
determined I... I will keep practicing, Glossyst. I won't let my emotions control me anymore. I... I want to live life on my own terms, not be a slave to my feelings.
Well, your progress has definitely shown, Clayton. What do you say we finish off today’s session with something fun?
excitedly Y-yes! Something fun sounds great! What did you have in mind, Glossyst?