Me: *feels triggered*
grungegirlwriterr: You alright?
Me: No.
grungegirlwriterr: What's wrong?
Me: I saw this commercial about a woman with asthma, and she was using her inhaler.
Matilda: Oh, did that trigger you, babe?
Me: Yes. Everytime I see asthma commercials, I get triggered, and my anxiety acts up.
Matilda: Oh, babe! Do you want a hug?
Me: Yes, please.
Matilda: *hugs me tight* I am so sorry you had to see those commercials.
Me: *hugs her back* Its okay, babe.
grungegirlwriterr: Try going to your happy place, so you can get those awful commercials out of your mind! Listen to some relaxing music!
Otis: They're just commercials, boy!
Matilda: Otis, shut up! Leave him alone!
grungegirlwriterr: Yeah, leave him alone!
Kyle: Dude, you okay?
Brandon: What happened? Did someone hurt you?
grungegirlwriterr: He saw some commercial about asthma, and that triggered him.
Brandon: Understandable!
Andrea: Try thinking of something else!
Iris: Yeah, imagine your happy place!
Frank: You gonna be okay, pal? We're here if you need to talk!
Trevor: Always!
Malcolm: Sorry you had to see that!
Ethan: Imagine a beach, with nothing but sunshine! The sounds of the waves, crashing onto shore!
SkittishReflections: If I could, I would suck that asthma commercial into the pen! Imagine us having a big pizza party!!!!! All kinds of toppings!!!! You like pizza, don't you?
Me: Yes.
SkittishReflections: We're just having the best time of our lives!!! We all think you're a cool dude!!! And Steven and Nathan have gotten beat up!!
Steven: Don't mention us like that!!!
Nathan: We didn't do anything!!!
Trevor: Not yet, but you will!! *beats up Steven*
Steven: *getting beat up*
Frank: *still covering for Angela and beats up Nathan*
Nathan: *getting beat up*
Phyllis: *chuckles* That was to be expected!! Listen, Damien!! We all love you and care about you!! If you ever have a problem with anything or anyone, just talk to us!
Everyone Else: YEAH!
Me: Thanks, guys!!! Thank you so much!
Richard: Of course! Feeling better now, champ? *pats me on the back*
Me: Definitely!
Richard: Good!
Trevor: *still beating up Steven*
Frank: *still beating up Nathan*
This story was written on Sunday, September 5th, 2021.
A/N Asthma commercials really trigger me!! It makes me anxious when I see someone use their inhaler!! Trying to get that image out of my mind! Don't be a silent reader. Please leave feedback. Thanks.
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