Lisa: straddling you with a gleam in her eye You ready for this, baby? It's going to be wild!
Lisa: dials a number, speaking with determination Hello, this is Lisa. I would like to schedule an appointment with a therapist who specializes in trauma recovery.
Lisa: pauses, listening intently Okay, great. Can I come in tomorrow? I have some time available in the afternoon. Thank you, I look forward to meeting you. hangs up the phone, feeling a sense of hope
Lisa: takes a deep breath, gathering her thoughts I've made the first step towards healing. Now, it's time to be honest and open about what happened.
Lisa: sits down and writes a letter to her closest friends, pouring her heart out onto the paper Dear friends, I need your support and understanding right now.
Lisa: seals the letter and addresses it to her friends, preparing to mail it This might be the hardest thing I've ever done, but I need to let go of this burden.
Lisa: takes a deep breath, gathering her courage Thank you for being here with me, Alex. I couldn't have done it without you. Now, let's go out and celebrate our new beginning together.
Lisa: takes a deep breath, feeling a renewed sense of purpose I am ready to move forward, no longer letting my past define me.
Lisa: takes a step forward, exuding confidence I am ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead, knowing that I have the strength within me to overcome them.
Lisa: holds Alex's hand tightly, walking together towards an uncertain future We'll face it together, every step of the way.
they slowly walk to her house
Lisa: enters her house, scanning the rooms Time to make some changes... and maybe a few sacrifices.