An Intermission from the Author
I wanted to share a few thoughts before we begin Act II...
A bit about me : In the muggle world, I've spent 8 years working in the field of mental health. Much of my clinical work and grad-school research was focused on trauma and stressor-related disorders.
I wanted to ensure that Act I was woven with themes related to trauma and PTSD, specifically. This includes symptoms such as the nightmares, hypervigilance, self-esteem issues, warped belief system, lack of felt safety, the list goes on.
I often disagree with how PTSD is portrayed in writing and media, and I wanted to create an honest yet responsible representation of two different types of trauma and PTSD presentations through Jules and Seb.
I also hoped to highlight the impact that unspoken, unaddressed and unresolved trauma, triggers and stress responses can have on a relationship. Juliette and Sebastian have a bit of work to do before they can rely on one another as part of their respective healing processes.
Thus, Act II will be an act of vulnerability and healing, on an individual basis. Act II is also going to mimic symptoms of PTSD during treatment. Symptoms often get worse before they get better, so we will see more frequent flashbacks as we make our way to the present
We will begin Act II by finding out what caused the initial rift between Jules and Seb, nearly 5 years ago to the day.
Thank you to anyone and everyone who has read until this point <3 I look forward to seeing you and your comments in Act II.
-Kat
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