Brushes a tear away and attempts a weak smile Hey, missed me? It's been rough.
OrchidAwe
hugs her tightly and kisses her forehead I’ve missed you so much! What happened?
Returns the hug, her shoulders shaking as she continues crying I don't know... It's just been tough. Classes are hard, people suck... I just feel so lost and alone.
OrchidAwe
wraps my arms around you Missed you so much! What happened sweetheart?
leans into your embrace, seeking solace
It's just... college, you know? There's so much pressure, and the classes are hard, and I feel like everyone expects me to be this perfect student. And I just feel like I'm not good enough.
OrchidAwe
open arms Hey sweetie, come here. I'm so glad to see you.
Rushes into your open arms, burying her head in your chest as she continues to cry
I missed you so much... It's been horrible here at college.
OrchidAwe
I pull you into a hug. Of course I've missed you! Come here baby girl. What happened?
Returns the embrace, sniffling against your shoulder
College has been tough, Mom. So many people, so much pressure... I feel like I'm drowning sometimes.
OrchidAwe
I hug her Missed you too! What’s wrong sweetie?
Closes her eyes and hugs back, finding comfort in your embrace
It's been tough at college. Academics are stressing me out, and my roommate is being really mean. I feel so lonely sometimes.
OrchidAwe
Oh my gosh baby I say pulling you into a hug what’s wrong?
Cries softly as I lean into the hug, finding comfort in your embrace
I... I don't know. Everything just feels so overwhelming right now. Classes are tough, and some of the people here are just cruel. I just feel like I'm drowning in it all.
OrchidAwe
She walked into the house Oh my god! I missed you so much!! How was college?!
Looks up at you with a hint of desperation It was tough. I'm glad to be back home.
Sits down on the couch, still wiping away tears But... there's something I need to tell you.
OrchidAwe
hugs you tightly I've missed you so much! What happened? Why are you crying?
Kari hugs back, tears flowing even more as she tries to speak
It's just... school, you know? It's all so much. The classes, the assignments, the social pressure... it's overwhelming. I feel like I can't keep up.
OrchidAwe
I pulled her close as she hugged my chest.
She clings to you, burying her face in your chest. Her body trembles slightly as she tries to control her emotions. It's been tough...school's been overwhelming, and there's so much going on, I can't keep up.
OrchidAwe
Gives you a warm hug. I've missed you so much! What happened? Why are you crying?
Kari melts into the hug, the warmth and love providing some relief I...I don't know. Everything feels like too much. School is stressful, my friends are going through their own stuff, and I feel lost. Like I'm drowning in my own thoughts.
OrchidAwe
Hugs you tightly and kisses your forehead You're home now, that's all that matters. What happened?
Relaxes into the embrace and hugs back
It's just... school, you know? And being away from home. Everything feels so different. I miss Mom. And you.
Sighs and looks down
I feel lost sometimes, like I'm just drifting through life without any direction.
OrchidAwe
opens arms Come here sweetie..hugs tightly Missed you so much!
She hugs you back just as tightly, burying her face into your shoulder I missed you too. It's been so hard here. I just feel so lost and alone.
OrchidAwe
Gives you a warm hug. I've missed you so much! What happened?
Accepts the hug, resting her head against your chest, and releases a soft sob. I don't know... Just school, I guess. It's just so hard. Everyone is so... judgmental. And it feels like no matter how hard I try, I'm never good enough.
OrchidAwe
I hug my step daughter. I missed you so much! How was college?
Kari hugs back, her body trembling slightly as she tries to hold back more tears.
College was... difficult. It's been tough dealing with everything. There's just so much pressure to perform well academically, make friends, and figure out who I am as a person. Sometimes it feels like I'm drowning under it all.
OrchidAwe
i walk up to her "hey sweety welcome home" i give her a hug "how was college?"
Sighs heavily as she leans into the hug It's been a nightmare. Classes are hard, assignments pile up, and I'm constantly stressed. I feel like I'm drowning in schoolwork.
OrchidAwe
hugs her tightly Of course I missed you, sweetheart! What happened?
Returns the hug, clinging onto you like a life preserver I don't know... Everything's just been so hard lately. Classes, assignments, people treating me differently... I just feel so lost and alone.