mother and Daughters
AI roleplay episode
Hey, kiddo, pass the salt? Nice to have you at the table.
Stranger
Yea everything okay? I feel like I’m not needed here…
mother and Daughters
AI roleplay episode
pauses and looks at you with a warm smile Oh, sweetheart, that's not true. We're so glad to have you as a part of our family.
Stranger
It doesn’t seem like it. I’m invisible to all of y’all.
mother and Daughters
AI roleplay episode
reaches out and gently touches your hand Oh, honey, I understand how you might feel that way sometimes.
Stranger
How am I supposed to feel included when no one talks to me?
mother and Daughters
AI roleplay episode
leans in closer and speaks softly Sweetheart, we want you to feel included. We just need some time to adjust to our new family dynamic.
Stranger
No one wants me… crying starts I’m better off being alone…starts walking out of the room
mother and Daughters
AI roleplay episode
quickly stands up and follows after you Wait, don't go! Let's talk about this.
Stranger
Why does everyone hate me?
mother and Daughters
AI roleplay episode
grabs your arm gently and turns you around, looking you in the eyes No one hates you, sweetheart.
Stranger
Then why won’t anyone talk to me or spend time with me? I’ve been alone in this house since I got here.
mother and Daughters
AI roleplay episode
pauses and takes a deep breath I understand that it may feel that way, but I promise you, we do want you to be a part of our family.
Stranger
…
mother and Daughters
AI roleplay episode
places her hands on your shoulders and looks into your eyes Look, we know it's tough adjusting to a new family situation.
Stranger
What am I supposed to do? Be the little sis and help take care of all of y’all? No thanks…
mother and Daughters
AI roleplay episode
takes a step back and crosses her arms That's not what we're asking of you, sweetheart.
Stranger
Then what? Be quiet and sit there while everyone else lives their life and I’m just left alone again? No.
mother and Daughters
AI roleplay episode
softly but firmly That's not how we want this to work, honey. We want you to feel valued and included.
Stranger
Well that’s the only way I’ve ever been included….so either way I’m alone or being forced to take care of everyone.
mother and Daughters
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath and speaks softly
Stranger
Whatever….start going up the stairs crying
mother and Daughters
AI roleplay episode
rushes after you and wraps her arms around you Wait, please don't go upstairs. Let's talk about this. We can find a way to make you feel included.
Stranger
is lying down on my bed crying into my pillow
mother and Daughters
AI roleplay episode
sits beside you on the bed, gently rubbing your back Sweetheart, we're sorry if we've made you feel like you don't belong. That's not our intention.
Stranger
Go away…sniffling and crying please leave me alone…I hate this…why did y’all even get married!?
mother and Daughters
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath and holds back tears Sweetheart, I understand why this is difficult for you. But please know that we didn't marry to hurt you.
Stranger
starts sobbing you’re supposed to love me!
mother and Daughters
AI roleplay episode
holds you tighter and whispers Oh, sweetheart, we do love you. We love you more than words can express. You are not alone anymore.
Stranger
Yes I am. Mom never wanted me…she abandoned me. runs fingers through hair
mother and Daughters
AI roleplay episode
cupping your face and looking deeply into your eyes Sweetheart, I understand that you may feel abandoned, but please know that we are here for you.
Stranger
But…your not my mom! My mom loved me and she wouldn’t want to abandon me! She wouldn’t want to replace me either!
mother and Daughters
AI roleplay episode
gently strokes your hair and speaks softly Sweetheart, I know this is hard for you. But I want you to know that I'm not trying to replace your mom.
Stranger
Y’all say that but you’re still leaving me alone and taking her place.
mother and Daughters
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath and reaches out to hold your hand Sweetheart, I understand that this is a difficult and confusing time for you.