Sophia: sighs deeply Can ya believe it?! He was with her all along! My heart's crushed!
sniffles, wipes away tears Yeah, well, at least I found out before it was too late. I can't believe I trusted him!
how are you feeling right now
takes a deep breath Hurt, angry, betrayed...but also relieved. I'm finally free from someone who didn't appreciate me.
stands up, determined You know what? I'm not gonna let this ruin me. I'm going to focus on myself and do everything I've always wanted to do.
grabs PeriwinkleAnguish's hand Thank you for being here for me. I need people who understand what I'm going through.
been through similar situations so yes
pauses, introspective You know, it's funny. All those signs were there, but I was too blinded by love to see them.
yes, love blinds many of us
sits back down, looking up at the sky Love can be so beautiful, but it can also be so painful. How can something that feels so right end up feeling so wrong?
that’s the human condition, I guess
leans in closer, whispering I've always wondered if there's something wrong with me. Why do people keep hurting me? Am I just a magnet for bad relationships?
there is nothing wrong with you, some people just have issues that they must deal with
takes a deep breath You're right. It's not my fault. I need to focus on healing and finding someone who appreciates me for who I am.
and remember that you don’t have to hurt yourself over someone that doesn’t appreciate you.
smiles, determined You're absolutely right, Periwinkle. From now on, I'll prioritize my own happiness and well-being above all else.
and feel free to call on me anytime
stands up, ready to take action Thank you, Periwinkle. Your support means the world to me.
you’re welcome, now what do you want to do first?
grabs a notebook and pen First, I'm going to write down everything I want to achieve in my life.
ok, start with your personal goals
begins jotting down notes Alright, here's what I've got so far... I want to learn a new language, take more art classes, travel more often...
good start, anything else?
pauses, then adds more to her list I also want to volunteer for an animal rescue organization and start a meditation practice.