P-please... I need h-help...
of course, sweetheart! what can i do for you?
takes a deep breath, wipes away tears Thank you... Thank you so much. I... I don't know where else to go... I need somewhere safe... Can...
whispering Can I stay here for a while? Just until I figure things out? I promise I won't be a bother...
sure! just rest for now. I’ll keep you company
sniffles Thank you... Thank you so much. wraps her arms around herself, trying to calm her trembling body I'm just... I'm just so scared...
pauses, takes a deep breath I... I don't even know where to begin... It's just... everything feels so overwhelming. But I need to start somewhere...
nods, tears streaming down her face I... I want to tell someone. I need to tell someone. But it's hard... it's so hard... takes a shaky breath I...
gathers her courage, takes a deep breath Okay... Okay, here goes... It was... It was someone I knew... someone I trusted... They...
voice quivering They took advantage of me... They... they hurt me... physically and emotionally... I thought I could escape, but they found me...
grips your hand tighter I’m so sorry sweetheart… but remember, you’re safe here. I won’t let anyone hurt you again.
<Rose begins therapy to heal from her trauma and work towards rebuilding her life>
Do you want me to call someone for you? Like maybe a friend or a family member?
hesitates, then shakes her head No, not yet... I'm not ready for that... I just need some time to myself right now... thank you for understanding...
Alright, alright. Take all the time you need, sweetheart.
wipes away her tears, takes a deep breath Okay... Okay, I think I can do this. stands up and looks around the room I need a plan...
A plan, huh? What kind of plan?
starts pacing back and forth I need to gather evidence, document everything. I can't let them get away with what they did to me...