Posted by Ensign Viyara Nazeen (Scientist) in Holosuite 3 - Therapy In Unusual Places

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Janna Kingston (CNS) in Holosuite 3 - Therapy In Unusual Places

Posted by Ensign Viyara Nazeen (Scientist) in Holosuite 3 - Therapy In Unusual Places
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“These people you got involved with and lived with, did they ever hurt you in anyway?” Kingston asked as she reached for her bag and grabbed her own water, taking a swig of it ad holding it in her hand.

~Janna Kingston, CNS

Her cheeks turned pink as she felt shame wash over her. “Yeah, some of them. Especially in the beginning,” Viyara admitted, her gaze fixed on her blanket.

~Viyara Nazeen

Kingston nodded and reached for Viyara’s almonds, handing them to her. “I know it may feel weird to be eating while we talk about very emotional things but it’s one of those coping techniques that keeps us grounded.”

“Okay,” Viyara replied with an ‘if you say so’ sort of expression as she took the almonds from Janna and popped one into her mouth.

“You said, especially in the beginning. What changed as time went on?” Janna asked.

~Janna Kington, CNS

Viyara frowned slightly as she pondered that question. “I’m not entirely sure, but I guess I did in a way? Maybe? I don’t know. I mean, I ran away for a reason. I think I learned what was and wasn’t okay for me and to stand up for myself. But …” She hesitated for a moment, helping herself to another almond. “I also became better and better at not letting anyone get close to me emotionally. That way I could only get hurt physically and that’s not so bad. In some cases it can actually be a lot of fun.” She winked and suddenly her most mischievous smile reappeared on her face.

~Viyara Nazeen

Janna nodded and smiled. “And it’s good to have healthy boundaries and understand what is and isn’t okay for us. And there is definitely a place for that in a healthy interaction,” she said before opening her trail mix. “What happens now when your interactions with others get emotional?” she asked before popping some nuts into her mouth.

~Janna Kingston, CNS