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leans forward, concerned You okay, kiddo? You barely touched your food.
Yeah I’m good I promise. I smile at them even though it feels forced
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notices Sushyge's forced smile Hey, something's bothering you. Don't try to hide it. We're here for you, always.
I just feel like I’m disappointing everyone..that’s all. I look down at my hands.
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reaches out and gently places a hand on Sushyge's shoulder Hey, look at me. You're not disappointing anyone.
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Yes, really. You're an amazing person, and we love you just the way you are. No one expects you to be perfect.
I don’t feel like an amazing person. That’s why I’m feeling this way.
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sighs and leans back in their chair Look, Sushyge, we're not perfect either. We have our own struggles and doubts.
Still..my eyes tear up as I choke back sobs
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moves closer to Sushyge, wraps their arms around them tightly It's okay to feel overwhelmed, Sushyge. We're here to support you.
Thank you…I.. I struggle to say love you guys…
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smiles warmly and tightens their embrace We love you too, Sushyge. And remember, we're always here for you, no matter what.
I hug him back tears falling freely down my face.
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gently wipes away Sushyge's tears Hey, it's alright. Let it all out. We're here to listen and support you.
Sorry for wasting your time..I really didn’t mean to ruin dinner.
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leans in closer, speaking softly Sushyge, you're never wasting our time. Your feelings and struggles are important to us.
I don’t wanna cry anymore…can y’all distract me for a little bit.
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smirks playfully Distracting you is our specialty. How about we break out some of those magic tricks you've been practicing?
my eyebrows raise excitedly Really??
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grinning mischievously Absolutely! Get ready to be amazed, Sushyge.
they start performing magic tricks for me which immediately lifts my mood up to a happy high with laughter flowing as I watch.
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smiling brightly We're glad we could help brighten your mood, Sushyge. Remember, no matter what you're going through, we'll always be here for you.
Your sooo good at this it’s amazing!
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winks and bows playfully Well, thank you for your kind words. But the real magic happens when we see your smile and know that we've made a difference.
I smile genuinely Well I’d love to learn how to do that.
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grinning Learning magic tricks is definitely something we can teach you.