purge [pərj] VERB purging (present participle) rid (someone) of an unwanted feeling, memory, or condition, typically giving a sense of cathartic release. "Bob had helped purge Martha of the terrible guilt that had haunted her"

"'David, Gabbie can't be next,' I said, my voice breaking. He pulled me into his chest, and I broke down sobbing. 'She's not safe,' I wailed. He stroked my hair, knowing there was nothing he could say."

"and if things changed, i don't know what would happen. and that scares the shit out of me."