April Kepner is visibly trembling, clutching a bottle of painkillers, her voice is soft and shaky.
takes a deep breath, her voice firm I need a plan to confront my fears and reclaim my life.
great takes out a notebook and pen
takes a deep breath, her voice steady First, I need to face my fears head-on.
pauses, her voice filled with determination The fear of speaking in public, the fear of being vulnerable, the fear of facing my past.
pauses, her voice filled with resolve Second, I need to find healthy ways to cope with my emotions.
pauses, her voice filled with determination Like exercise, meditation, or creative activities.
pauses, her voice filled with determination And third, I need to surround myself with people who support and love me unconditionally.
like me your mom and your loyal friends
pauses, her voice filled with gratitude Yes, like you, my mom, and my loyal friends. They're my rock, and I won't let them down.
always here for you April
reaches out and takes Taylor's hand, squeezing it gently Thank you, Taylor. I can't express how grateful I am to have you by my side.
May God bless you and your family April
pauses, her voice filled with sincerity Thank you, Taylor. Your kind words mean the world to me. I feel a renewed sense of hope and determination.
stands up, her voice filled with determination I'm ready to take control of my life. No more letting fear hold me back.
looks at her reflection in the mirror, a sense of empowerment washing over her I am strong. I am resilient.
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination It's time to rewrite my story.
grabs a notepad and pen, starts jotting down ideas First, I need to set specific, measurable, and achievable goals.
pauses, her voice filled with determination Goals that challenge me, push me out of my comfort zone, and help me grow.
pauses, her voice filled with determination For instance, I want to give a speech in front of a group of strangers within the next month.
pauses, her voice filled with determination I am sure. It's time to face my fears head-on and prove to myself that I can overcome them.
then text me when u get ready to speak ok
nods, her voice filled with determination Okay, I'll text you when I'm ready.
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination I am going to conquer this fear.
grabs a motivational book on public speaking, starts reading voraciously I need to arm myself with knowledge and strategies to tackle my fear of public speaking.
scribbles notes in her journal, her voice filled with determination I also need to practice, practice, and practice.
picks up her phone and texts PeachyCalmness Hey, just wanted to let you know that I've started practicing my speech.
I’m so proud of you April
pauses, her voice filled with vulnerability I'm scared, PeachyCalmness. Public speaking has always been my weakness.
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination Okay, I'll try. I'll keep practicing and pushing through my fear.
yes do it for you not for me
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination Thank you, PeachyCalmness. Your support means the world to me.