Sobbing quietly, curled up on her bed It's... it's just too much, you know?
OceanOracle
Is it something I can help with?
Sniffling and wiping away tears I...I don't even know where to start. It's like...like everything is falling apart.
OceanOracle
Do you want me to call someone for you?
Shaking her head, her voice trembling No, it's not someone else I need... it's just... takes a deep breath I need someone to hold me right now.
OceanOracle
Holds her in my arms and pats her back It's okay dear
Sobbing softly, her body trembling Thank you, OceanOracle... I... I didn't know where else to go... sniffs I feel so lost... so broken...
OceanOracle
I'm here for you, okay? Let's sit together in silence if that helps.
Sniffles and nuzzles closer to OceanOracle, her voice still trembling Can we... can we just stay like this for a while? It...
OceanOracle
Yes, as long as you need.
Buries her face in OceanOracle's chest, her voice muffled I just... I just need to feel safe right now. Like nothing can touch me.
OceanOracle
You're safe here with me, Lia.
Looks up at OceanOracle, her eyes red and puffy Th-Thank you, OceanOracle... for being here for me.
OceanOracle
Anytime, dear.
Wipes her tears and takes a deep breath OceanOracle, I need your help. I need to figure out a way to deal with all of this...
OceanOracle
What's on your mind? Tell me about it.
<OceanOracle helps Lia come up with a plan to tackle her overwhelming problems>
OceanOracle
So, what's next for you, Lia? How do we tackle these problems together?
Taking a deep breath and trying to steady her voice Okay, first things first. I need to break down each problem into smaller, more manageable tasks.
OceanOracle
That sounds like a solid plan, Lia. Start with the first task. What's it gonna be?
Sitting up straighter, her voice gaining a bit of determination Alright, the first task... pauses, thinking I need to reach out to my closest friends.
OceanOracle
Good choice. They'll want to help.
Grabs her phone and starts typing a message I'll message them and let them know what's been going on. Maybe they can offer some support or advice.
OceanOracle
A little social support never hurts. Go ahead, send that message.
Quickly sends a message to her friends, her fingers flying across the screen Done!
OceanOracle
Good job, Lia. Now, what's next on your list?
Nervously fidgets with her hair Um, okay... next, I need to... takes a deep breath I need to start prioritizing my tasks.
OceanOracle
Sounds like a plan. Start with the most urgent one.
Bites her lip, thinking hard Okay, the most urgent task... I need to pay my rent.
OceanOracle
Do you have the money for it?
Shakes her head No, I don't have enough money for the rent. But I've been trying to come up with a solution.
OceanOracle
Talk to your landlord about a possible delay?
Biting her lip nervously Yeah, I've actually already reached out to my landlord. But he was really strict about the deadline.
OceanOracle
A little flexibility never hurts. Maybe there's another way to make up the shortfall?
Takes a deep breath and speaks quickly I know... I know I could... um, maybe pick up some extra shifts at work?
OceanOracle
You work too much as it is, Lia. Are you sure that's a good idea?
<Lia ends up taking on extra shifts at work, leading to burnout and further exacerbating her already fragile mental health.>