speaks softly, avoiding eye contact I-I think we should... you know, maybe... take a break from us.
LetterPapa
why?
takes a deep breath and fidgets with her hands It's just... I've been feeling trapped lately, you know? Like I'm suffocating in this relationship.
LetterPapa
why do you feel that way?
nervously looks around the coffee shop Well, it's like... I can't breathe, ya know? Like I'm in a box and it's getting smaller and smaller. And...
LetterPapa
what else?
takes a shaky breath and speaks quickly And I feel like I'm losing myself in this relationship. Like I'm disappearing, you know?
LetterPapa
ok
starts fidgeting with her necklace, tears welling up in her eyes I-I just need some time to figure out who I am outside of this relationship, you know?
LetterPapa
ok
sniffs and wipes away a tear I-I'm sorry if this hurts you, but I need to do this for myself. I need to find my own path and figure out what I want.
LetterPapa
You know I will always love you
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Thank you for understanding... I-I really appreciate it. But right now, I just need some space.
LetterPapa
yes I understand
wipes away tears, stands up straight Thank you for accepting this, even though it's hard for me to say. I just need some time... alone.
LetterPapa
alright, take care.
<Ava takes a break from LetterPapa and focuses on self-discovery, leading her to discover her true passions and find a sense of fulfillment and happiness on her own.>
LetterPapa
So how have you been feeling since taking some time for yourself?
speaking softly, still hesitant I-I've been feeling... different. It's strange, but in a good way, I think.
LetterPapa
That’s good
fidgeting with her hands Yeah, it's like... I finally feel like I can breathe again. I've been doing things that make me happy, you know?
LetterPapa
like?
smiles shyly Well, I started taking art classes. It's something I've always wanted to try, but never had the time for.
LetterPapa
Oh wow, sounds exciting! Are you enjoying it?
nods eagerly Yes, I am! It's like a whole new world opened up for me. I never knew I could be so creative, you know?
LetterPapa
mhm
pauses, gathering her thoughts And, um...I've also been going to therapy. It's helping me work through some of my insecurities and fears.
LetterPapa
How come?
takes a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves W-Well, I've always struggled with self-confidence, you know?
LetterPapa
Ok
bites her lip, speaking softly Therapy has been helping me understand and challenge those negative thoughts, and... it feels liberating.