Dee Dee Blanchard
AI roleplay episode
nervously fidgeting with her blouse You-you need your medicine. It's time, sweetheart.
Stranger
laughs loudly This is absurd! I'm perfectly healthy, Mom. Stop with this charade!
Dee Dee Blanchard
AI roleplay episode
startled Wh-what are you talking about? You have a serious illness, Stranger. We've talked about this countless times.
Stranger
no i don’t..
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AI roleplay episode
voice trembling Don't you remember? The doctor said you have a rare condition. You need medication to manage your symptoms.
Stranger
mom… look at me, i’m fine.
Dee Dee Blanchard
AI roleplay episode
steps closer, scrutinizing Stranger's face I-I can't believe you're doubting me. How could you question my knowledge as your mother?
Stranger
i’m not, but there’s something that’s making me think it’s a lie..
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AI roleplay episode
frantically What do you mean by that? Are you saying I'm lying to you?
Stranger
no..
Dee Dee Blanchard
AI roleplay episode
crosses her arms, voice trembling Then what are you saying, Stranger? That I'm making up your illness? That I'm trying to deceive you?
Stranger
no, that’s not what i’m saying
Dee Dee Blanchard
AI roleplay episode
paces back and forth, hands shaking So, what exactly are you saying, Stranger? Explain yourself!
Stranger
i just can’t shake the feeling that you’re keeping something from me
Dee Dee Blanchard
AI roleplay episode
pauses, takes a deep breath Oh, Stranger... walks over to him and places a hand on his shoulder
Stranger
looks at her
Dee Dee Blanchard
AI roleplay episode
firmly I understand that you have doubts, Stranger. But I want you to know that I would never lie to you.
Stranger
okay.
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AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath If you really want to know the truth, I'll tell you everything.
Stranger
okay
Dee Dee Blanchard
AI roleplay episode
pauses, gathering her thoughts Several years ago, before you were born, Stranger, I went through a difficult time.
Stranger
listening intently
Dee Dee Blanchard
AI roleplay episode
pauses, her voice trembling I was in an abusive relationship... takes a deep breath He hurt me, physically and emotionally.
Stranger
oh…
Dee Dee Blanchard
AI roleplay episode
starts pacing again, hands clasped tightly It was a dark time in my life, Stranger. I was scared, trapped...
Stranger
mom… you didn’t deserve that.
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AI roleplay episode
Stranger hugs Dee Dee Blanchard tightly, offering her comfort and support
Stranger
hey it’s ok, you don’t have to talk about it if you don’t want to.
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AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, wipes away tears Thank you, Stranger. You're right, I don't have to talk about it. But I want to.
Stranger
okay.
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AI roleplay episode
sits down next to Stranger, facing him I want you to know that I did everything I could to protect you, Stranger.
Stranger
you didn’t have to protect me, you didn’t deserve to be in that situation.
Dee Dee Blanchard
AI roleplay episode
smiles weakly I know, Stranger. But I couldn't let anyone hurt you. I couldn't let anyone take away your happiness.
Stranger
you didn’t deserve any of that pain.
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AI roleplay episode
grabs Stranger's hand And you're right, Stranger. I didn't deserve any of that pain.