pen pal - trixya

chapter 1

Date: August 17th, 2015. Monday, 02:17 p.m.

From: jinkxmonsoon25 @ gmail.com

To: iqkitty @ gmail.com

Subject: The pen-pal project

Dear Beatrice,

What a misfortune it is that I must leave our dear Leegreat Haven High at this moment. The beginning of a new school year can surely be frightening. You were doing so well in the summer - I'm glad you decided to keep in touch with me during the break, I can tell it meant a lot to you because it meant a lot to me too. Yet, it is what it is and now we must move on.

I know you have only just started your journey with professional help, and since I'm not linked to the school anymore, there isn't much that I can do for you from now on, dear, which breaks my heart in a million pieces. I don't think it's fair to leave you right now after all the progress we've been making for the past couple of years, and especially these past few months. It brings me so much pride to see how far you've come! Since I'm officially not LH High's counselor anymore I can finally say you are my favorite, but please don't mention that to anyone.

Anyway, I have recently been in touch with Mrs. Chad Michaels, who, besides being one of my dearest friends, also happens to be the counselor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus school. She mentioned the existence of a case similar to yours over at their school, of a girl who's gone through something rather traumatic during the summer and now has developed anxiety symptoms similar to yours. That, of course, gave us an idea - I may be a swamp witch, but I'm a smart swamp witch, right?

Mrs. Michaels and I believe that it is as important for you as it is for the other girl to keep in contact with someone going through something similar, as it will make the path clearer and easier for both of you. Think of it as your own mini support group. I know you well enough to guess that you've hated this idea now that I've said this, but that you're also curious enough to try.

I expect you to be aware that this type of interaction does not replace therapy or medications at all, but I do believe it will be of great help to you during your time at school. I don't want you to feel like you are on your own, even if you have Bendela and your mother, I know that you still refrain yourself from reaching out to them. Even though Mrs. Michaels is there for her, the other girl seems not to be so willing to open up to her either, so I'd say you two maybe need each other a little right now, even if you think you don't.

Since I know you don't enjoy having your space invaded, only your email address has been informed to your pen pal. No phone numbers and no names. You can remain anonymous at first if you wish to do so. It is completely up to you.

I'd appreciate it if you could reach out to her first. Her email address is brightredscare @  gmail.com. You can tell her anything you'd like to say to me and, perhaps, even more. I also know how fond you are of Nurse Asia, but right now you could use another friend, don't you think?

Please don't hate me. And please, at least give it a shot. I'd love it if you could write me a report by the end of the term to let me know how things went between you two. Both Mrs. Michaels and I have put our faith in this project and we wholeheartedly believe it will work out fine.

Let me tell you that I have a great feeling about this. I think you're going to have a great year ahead of you, dear. And if you don't, I'm always one email away. And so is your pen pal.

Love,

Counselor Monsoon.

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Date: August 20th, 2015. Thursday, 01:37 p.m.