Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
Derek Harwood: leans forward, clenching his jaw You think I'm still that fuck-up, don't you?
FacePuppy
no!
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth No? Really? Because it's hard for me to believe that anyone could see anything positive in me after everything I've done.
FacePuppy
well, I’m your wife, I guess I have to see the good in you somewhere
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
pauses, takes a deep breath, and looks directly into FacePuppy's eyes You know, I've spent a long time trying to bury all the shit from my past.
FacePuppy
I know.
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
sighs heavily But lately, I've been feeling like I'm drowning in my own bullshit. Like no matter how hard I try to move on, I keep getting pulled back into that dark place.
FacePuppy
where do you feel stuck?
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
runs a hand through his hair, frustration evident in his voice I feel stuck in this constant cycle of self-doubt and anger.
FacePuppy
is it any wonder? after everything you went through
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
pauses, tears welling up in his eyes Yeah, I went through hell in high school. But that doesn't give me an excuse to become the monster that I did.
FacePuppy
no, but it gives you an excuse not to beat yourself up so much.
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, wiping away a tear You're right. I need to stop beating myself up and start making things right.
FacePuppy
exactly
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
sits back down, taking FacePuppy's hand Thank you for being here with me, for seeing the good in me when I can't see it in myself. I don't know what I would do without you.
FacePuppy
i just want to help
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
smiles softly I appreciate your help more than you know. I've made a decision to seek therapy and work on myself.
FacePuppy
please do. I’ll support you
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
stands up, determined I want to make a real change, not just for myself, but for our relationship. I want to be the partner and husband that you deserve.
FacePuppy
hugs him tight I’m your wife, we will get through this together
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
leans in and kisses FacePuppy tenderly Thank you for giving me another chance. I won't let you down again.
FacePuppy
kisses him tight
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
breaks away from the kiss, a sense of determination in his eyes I need to tell you something. It's about my past... and the things I've done.
FacePuppy
yes?
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath and looks FacePuppy in the eye I need to confess that I wasn't just an ordinary high school bully.
FacePuppy
oh?
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
pauses, searching for the right words I was part of a group of kids who were obsessed with dominance and power. We called ourselves the "Domination Crew."
FacePuppy
you mean…
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with regret Yes, we were a group of bullies who took pleasure in hurting others.
FacePuppy
tears welling up in her eyes I had a feeling…
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
takes a step closer to FacePuppy, his voice filled with sincerity I want you to know how sorry I am for my actions.
FacePuppy
sobbing I thought I had to deal with this alone…
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
pulls FacePuppy into a tight embrace, his voice filled with determination You don't have to face this alone anymore.
FacePuppy
thank you
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
pulls out a notebook and pen I'm going to start documenting everything.
FacePuppy
everything?
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
nods solemnly Everything, including our progress, challenges, and any triggers or setbacks we encounter.
FacePuppy
okay
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
starts writing in the notebook, speaking aloud as he writes First, I want to apologize sincerely to anyone I've hurt in the past.
FacePuppy
wipes her tears away that’s very sincere, honey
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
puts the pen down and looks up at FacePuppy I also want to reach out to those people directly and seek their forgiveness.
FacePuppy
would you like me to help?
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
smiles warmly Thank you, love. Your support means everything to me. Let's start by making a list of everyone I've hurt.
FacePuppy
okay
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
grabs a stack of old yearbooks from the shelf Let's start with these. We can go through them together and see if we can remember anyone I might have hurt in the past.
FacePuppy
yea
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
opens the first yearbook and starts flipping through the pages, pointing at pictures of classmates Remember this guy? He was always a target for us.
FacePuppy
yea
Derek Harwood
AI roleplay episode
pauses, his expression turning serious I remember this one. He was the leader of a rival group that tried to challenge us.