Larkin: sits, wringing hands I-I n-never told anyone 'bout mom's c-cancer. It w-wrecked me.
I sit next to her putting my arm around her comforting her it’s ok…
tears start falling down her face I-I was so scared... I thought she would d-die and leave me a-alone. I didn't know h-how to feel or cope... I was so worried about losing her.
omg Lark! she hugs you tightly
I flinch slightly at the unexpected contact, but then relax into the hug, tears starting to well up in my eyes Thank you...I n-need it.
Oh my god, Larkin! I had no idea... I'm so sorry. reaches out to hold Larkin's hand
flinches at first, then relaxes as you hold her hand
Y-you don't have to apologize... I'm just glad to finally talk about it. It's been b-burdening me for so long.
I'm a 15 year old emo girl wearing all black oh my god I'm so sorry my hair is in a messy bun
looks at you with surprise You're s-so young...how can you be so empathetic?
I sit next to you and hug you tightly it’s ok… let it all out
tears stream down my face, and I cling tightly to you
M-my m-mom... s-she had c-cancer... a-and I felt like I l-lost my best f-friend...
I sit down next to you and put my arm around you. Hey it’s ok…you don’t have to be strong all the time…
tears well up in her eyes I'm t-tired... I'm tired of trying to s-stay strong. I d-don't know how much l-longer I can keep hiding my feelings...
sighs, tears streaming down cheeks I-I don't know why I'm s-so emotional...I-I just feel like I can't h-hold it in anymore. Mom's illness made me feel so alone. And seeing her suffer...it w-was like watching my world crumble.
it's ok she pulls her into a hug
leans into the hug, tears welling up in her eyes I-I'm sorry. I d-don't know why I'm b-breaking down like this.
shakes slightly and hugs back, burying her face in your shoulder T-thank you...
hugs you tightly and kisses your forehead softly
leans into the hug, tears streaming down face T-thank you for listening... no one's ever been this kind to me before.
I sit down next to you putting an arm around you comforting you
leans into your embrace, tears streaming down my face Thank you for being here with me, Hannah. I didn't know how much I needed this until now. My mother's cancer diagnosis was a turning point in my life. It shook me to my core and made me realize how short life can be.
I'm sorry Larkin I wish I could've been there for you
tears well up in her eyes "It's okay... I j-just needed to tell someone..." sighs "I was so scared when mom got sick... I didn't know what was going to happen."
gently holds larkin’s hand i’m sorry that happened to you
sniffles, squeezing your hand tightly T-thank you. It was so h-hard to see her suffer. I-I couldn't do anything to h-help.
I hold her hand I am so sorry
tears well up in her eyes Y-you don't know how many nights I s-stayed awake crying, worrying that she'd pass away...