lemon and mint | Charles Leclerc

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How are you? I hope you're enjoying your summer. I have a brand new chapter for you and I hope you enjoy it. I would gladly appreciate some feedback if you feel like it.

Loads of love and happiness<3

And as my best writer friend says cheers!

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Monaco, October 2019

It was Friday afternoon when Pia sat nervously in the waiting area of her therapist's office. The weather was still surprisingly warm, considering it was almost end of the October. Pia loved living more in the south because of the warmer weather throughout autumn. She was used to it from Italy.

The Italian shook her hands before putting them on her knees again. It felt more okay to go here than it used to. It still wasn't the best, but she promised she would go here and get help.

Pia's therapist was Dr. Moreau. Dr. Moreau is a woman in her mid-40s with a graceful and elegant demeanour. She has shoulder-length chestnut hair that she often styles in a neat yet casual manner. She has two kids – one of them is name Christian and he plays football. Not that Dr. Moreau would share this with Pia, but she overheard her one time talking to her husband on the phone about picking Christian up from football practice.

Dr. Moreau welcomed Pia with a warm smile. Pia found comfort in her presence as she settled into the familiar cushioned chair. "Bonjour, Pia," she greeted her. "How have things been since our last session?"

Pia took a deep breath and replied, "It's been a rollercoaster of emotions, but I'm trying my best to stay strong." She looked into Dr. Moreau's eyes, gathering the courage to share her struggles honestly.

"I'm trying to take better care of myself," Pia said, a hint of determination in her voice. "I've started journaling, and I find it helpful to write down my thoughts and emotions. It's like a way of releasing the weight from my mind."

"That's a wonderful practice," Dr. Moreau praised. "Journaling can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and emotional expression. Remember to be gentle with yourself during this process and celebrate every step you take toward healing."

"I've realised that my eating disorder is like a coping mechanism," Pia shared thoughtfully. "It's like when I feel overwhelmed or not in control, restricting my food intake gives me a false sense of control over something in my life."

Surviving on low fat yogurt and fake sugar coffee, girls get really good at making a dead thing look alive and girls get even better at making dying look beautiful.

Dr. Moreau nodded, attentively absorbing Pia's words. "It's not uncommon for eating disorders to stem from a desire for control, especially when other areas of life may have felt chaotic or beyond our control," she said. "Understanding the root of this coping mechanism is an essential part of your healing journey."

Pia nodded, her eyes glistening with emotion. "Growing up, I often felt like things were out of my control," she confided. "After my parents got divorced, I felt like I couldn't control anything about that. It was like watching your life falling apart without being able to do anything about it." Pia shared her thoughts.

Dr. Moreau listened attentively, offering Pia a safe space to open up about her past experiences. "I'm sorry to hear that you had to go through such a challenging time," she said compassionately. "Divorce can be incredibly difficult for children, and it's understandable that you felt powerless during that period of your life."