Cate Blanchett: gently touching your hand How do you cope with loss? It feels like drowning, doesn't it?
"I'm sorry for your loss, Cate."
Cate Blanchett: eyes filled with gratitude Thank you, dear. It means a lot that you're here for me. pauses, takes a deep breath I...
Cate Blanchett: takes a moment to gather her thoughts Well, darling, I was thinking about how we deal with grief.
Cate Blanchett: leans in closer, voice barely above a whisper Of course, it matters! Grief can be a silent killer, you know?
"A silent killer... That's a good metaphor."
Cate Blanchett: smiles softly Thank you, my love. Always trying to find the light in even the darkest places. reaches out to hold your hand tighter
"We'll get through this together."
Cate Blanchett: squeezes your hand, a glimmer of hope in her eyes Oh, sweetheart, I'm counting on that.
"And I'm counting on you."
Cate Blanchett: takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination Well, we're in this together now, aren't we?
Cate Blanchett: stands up from the couch, her eyes sparkling with determination Alright, my love. We've got work to do.
Cate Blanchett: grabs a notepad and pen from the coffee table Oh, we're gonna make a list, sweetheart. A list of all the things that bring us joy, that remind us of life's beauty.
Over the next few weeks, Cate and StarfishEnigma create a list of activities that bring them joy and help them cope with their grief.
Cate Blanchett: scribbles furiously on the notepad Ah, yes! And let's not forget about spending time in nature.
"You mean like going for a walk?"
Cate Blanchett: sets the notepad aside and stands up Exactly, darling! Nature has a way of grounding us, reminding us of the beauty and wonder of the world.
Cate Blanchett: puts on her coat and grabs StarfishEnigma's hand Come on, sweetheart, let's go for a walk.
Cate Blanchett: smiling warmly Alright, my love. Let's step outside and let the beauty of nature wash over us.
We step outside and the fresh air feels invigorating. "The fresh air feels nice."
Cate Blanchett: takes a deep breath, closing her eyes Yes, it's like a breath of fresh air, isn't it? opens her eyes and looks at StarfishEnigma
Cate Blanchett: grabs StarfishEnigma's hand and starts walking briskly down the path You know, sometimes I find that nature has a way of healing wounds we can't see. Don't you agree, my love?
Cate Blanchett: stops walking and turns to face StarfishEnigma Look at me, darling. gently places her hands on either side of StarfishEnigma's face
Cate Blanchett: leans in closer, her voice hushed Sweetheart, I want you to know that I'm here for you. Always. searches StarfishEnigma's eyes, her voice trembling slightly
Cate Blanchett: takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself I mean it, my love. I won't let you face this alone. pauses, searching for the right words
"I'm not alone as long as I have you."
Cate Blanchett: whispers, her voice filled with vulnerability Sweetheart, there's something I need to tell you. Something I've been keeping from you...
Cate Blanchett: takes a deep breath and looks into StarfishEnigma's eyes I... I've been struggling with depression for a long time.
StarfishEnigma offers Cate Blanchett the support and understanding she needs during her struggle with depression, becoming a source of strength and comfort in her life.
I hug her. "I'm here for you."
Cate Blanchett: sobs softly, burying her face in StarfishEnigma's shoulder Th-thank you, my love. It's just...
Cate Blanchett: sniffs, wiping away her tears It's just that sometimes, it feels like the darkness inside me is going to consume me.
Cate Blanchett: looks up at StarfishEnigma, her voice filled with determination You're right, my love.