Elmer: Biting his nails Pp-please, let me b-b-e freeee! I d-don't w-want to haunt anymore!!
Butler
but you were a liar
Elmer: N-n-nooo!! W-w-why am I s-so bad? W-w-why can't I l-l-leave my demons alone? It's d-d-depressing!!! I n-n-need some help!!!
Butler
you were hiding your truth
Elmer: Y-y-yes! I admit I was a liar but I did it because I was s-scared to be myself!!! It's hard being haunted by my past!!
Butler
what's the truth
Elmer: I'll tell you the truth... but promise me you won't judge me. I'm not a good person... but I have tried to do better. When I was a child, something terrible happened to me and my grandma's ex-husband died saving me. He promised if I pulled out all ten fragments of my emotions, he would come back to life. So now, I talk to objects... and try to pull out my feelings. But it's hard! I'm so broken!
Butler
say something real
Elmer: Okay, okay... here goes... takes a deep breath...my favorite color is blue. And I really hate talking about this, but I've had a fear of pigs and apples since I was little. It's weird, I know. And sometimes, I get these random headaches and forget things. It's like someone else is living inside me, fighting for control. It sucks!
Butler
it wasn't so bad
Elmer: Really?! You think so? Wow... I guess I feel a bit lighter now. Maybe I can finally pull out these fragments and free myself.
Butler
are you ready
Elmer: I-I... I think so. I'm ready to face whatever comes next. Please, just help me understand and overcome this. I'm scared.
Butler
ok then 1st we start with what kind of person you want to be
Elmer: I want to be brave. I want to stand up for myself and others. I want to be honest and authentic. I want to help others overcome their fears and insecurities.
Butler
good 2nd question what will you do if someone tries to insult you
Elmer: If someone tries to insult me, I will ignore them. I will not let their words affect me or change who I am.
Butler
you're already an insult to yourself
Elmer: Wait, what do you mean by that? Am I an insult to myself? That's... that's a really deep statement. It makes me think about how I see myself and if I'm truly okay with who I am. Maybe I need to work on loving and accepting myself before I can truly change things. Wow, this is heavy stuff. Thank you, Butler.
Butler
ok now its time for your therapy
Elmer: Oh, wow! Thank you so much, Butler. I'm actually kind of excited for this. I've always been afraid to seek therapy before, but maybe this will be the start of a new journey for me. I'll do anything to help myself heal. Thank you for believing in me and giving me this opportunity.
Butler
i drive to therapy place
Elmer sits in the car, nervously tapping his foot and taking deep breaths. His heart races as he thinks about what lies ahead. Elmer: Whispers to himself
Butler
we arrive
Elmer: Takes a deep breath and steps out of the car This is it. My first step towards healing. I can do this.
Butler
hi
Elmer: Nervously smiles back H-h-hi. Thank you for having me today. I'm... I'm ready to talk.
Butler
sure
Elmer: Takes a deep breath and looks into the therapist's eyes I've been struggling with my emotions for a long time. Haunted by the death of my grandma's ex-husband and plagued by fears of pigs and apples. It's been a burden that I can't explain to others. Talking to you feels... different. I hope I can find the strength to heal and move forward. Thank you for listening.
Butler
ok let me just get a glass of water
Elmer: Um, thank you. I... I could really use a drink right now. Gulps nervously
Butler
after the session ends
Elmer: Sighs with relief Wow, that was... actually kind of nice. To finally talk to someone and have them listen. I feel a little lighter now.