Realizations and Resurfacing

“I think its amazingly romantic and brave to tie yourself into the person you say you love.” Rachel whispers to herself. “No, I don’t people naturally seek companionship. It’s not a bad idea to connect with someone you love.” She says finally. “So what is your safety anchor? Rachel finishes.

“You might find me awkward doc. I chose a cheetah as my anchor. “you say

“Why a cheetah?” Rachel asks

“I have always love cheetahs to be honest. Last time I was at a zoo I was able to pet a baby cheetah. I find that thought comforting. From that point I wanted a cheetah as a pet, complete with name and everything.” You say sheepishly while rubbing your ring.

“Ok, what was your name for the cheetah if you ever were able to get if you were ever able to get one?” she asks

“Garfield, I always liked the cartoon figure and the cheetah cub at the time reminded me of him and it stuck. “

Rachel was floored she had never dared to say his name after he died. It caused too much pain to resurface and caused her to lose her focus. If she lost focus now she would destroy everything in a 300-mile radius, just like when he died. “Excuse me a minute Damien, I need to use the restroom” Rachel says as she leaves Damien’s side. Damien feels something off about Rachel but says nothing. After a few minutes she returns calm and collected and they begin the session.

“Lay back and close your eyes, I want you to picture your anchor and you sitting in a movie theatre. It is completely empty with the exception of you and you friend Gar. Now on the screen is your most painful memory.” She says as she guides you through your dream state.

As the memory plays you feel yourself growing restless but you feel the fur of Garfield under your fingers as someone takes a seat next to you. As you turn you see its Pin, “Hi there!” she chirps. “What are you doing here?” you ask to her as another portion of the dream unsettles you. Pin sees what you see and feels your unease. She gently places a hand on yours and encourages you to explore it further. “Even though the pain won’t be go away, it will help you become whole, better than you are now.” Pin says as she encourages you to close your eyes for a second. You listen to Pin and push the engagement of your fear.