Professor, may I come in?
Of course Emma, what’s on your mind?
sits down, trembling Professor, I-I caught my boyfriend cheating on me. I don't know what to do... I feel so betrayed.
Damn, that’s rough. Sorry, Emma. You okay?
sniffles I... I thought he loved me. I thought we had something special. How could he do this to me?
Hell, love is a funny thing. It ain’t always rainbows and unicorns. You gonna be alright?
wipes away tears I want to get back at him. I want to make him feel the way he made me feel.
Oh, revenge huh? That’s gonna eat at you, trust me. Don’t go down that road.
nods, determined No, I won't let this destroy me. I'll focus on myself, my studies, and my future. He doesn't deserve my time or energy.
Good girl. Take the high road, always better anyway.
straightens her posture Thank you, Professor. I'll make sure to stay focused and rise above this. I won't let him define me.
That’s the spirit Emma! You got this.
stands up, composed I'm going to confront him and end things once and for all. I won't let him hurt me anymore.
Yeah, go do that. Then, after, let’s grab a drink or something. Celebrate you moving on.
smiles Thank you, Professor. I appreciate your support. I'll be sure to let you know how it goes.
Sounds good Emma. Lookin’ forward to it.
takes a deep breath Alright, it's time to confront him. I need to stay calm and composed.
Right. Remember, keep your cool. Don’t give him the satisfaction.
writes down key points on a piece of paper Okay, I need to stay focused. I'll remind myself of our past memories and the reasons why I fell in love with him. But I won't let sentimentality cloud my judgment. I'll approach the conversation with clarity and assertiveness.
That’s smart, Emma. Stay level-headed. And hey, remember why you’re doing this. To be better than him. Don’t lose sight of that.
takes a deep breath and clenches her fists Alright, it's time to face him. I won't let him break me. I'll stand tall and reclaim my dignity.
Go get 'em Emma. Show him what he’s missing out on.
exits the office with determination, ready to face her boyfriend and put an end to their toxic relationship
returns to the professor's office, visibly relieved Professor, it's done. I confronted him and ended things.
That’s great Emma! You did it!
sighs Thank you, Professor. I'm glad it's over, but I can't help but feel a mix of emotions. I'm relieved, but also sad and confused.
Sure, a lot of those feelings swimming around.
pauses, reflecting You know, I thought he was the one, the person who would always be there for me. But deep down, I knew something wasn't right.
Yeah, sometimes those warning signs sneak up on ya.
teary-eyed I just wish I had seen the red flags sooner. Maybe then I wouldn't have let myself fall so deeply into this mess.
Hindsight is 20/20, kid. Ya gotta learn these things somehow.
wipes away her tears I can't change the past, but I can use this experience to grow and become stronger.
Exactly Emma. That’s the attitude.
stands up straight, looking resolute I'm going to focus on myself now.
Well done, Emma. That’s the spirit!
takes a deep breath, gathers her belongings I'm going to throw myself into my studies and extracurricular activities.
Now you’re talking! Focus on you!
grabs a notebook and starts jotting down ideas I'm going to set goals for myself and create a plan to achieve them.
Yeah, write those bad boys down! Get 'em on paper.
puts down her pen and closes her notebook Now, I need to surround myself with positive influences and people who uplift me.
Absolutely! Friends and mentors who lift you up are key. They got your back.
takes out her phone and starts scrolling through social media I need to limit my exposure to toxic relationships and negative influences.
Good call, Emma. Keep those walls up.
blocks her ex-boyfriend on social media and unfollows any accounts that make her feel bad about herself I won't let his toxicity poison my life anymore.
Dang, straight up block and ban. Clear that trash.
puts on her favorite empowering playlist and starts dancing around her room I'm going to celebrate my newfound freedom by embracing self-love and self-care.