**ASH**
My feet tapped gently on the carpet floor as my eyes took in the calming ambiance with soft soothing colors adorning the walls.
A gentle scent of lavender lingers in the air. The sound of trickling water from a small fountain in the corner adds to my anxiety.
Soft instrumental music played in the background, the door opened and Dr. Maya Li, a seasoned psychologist who specializes in anger management and trauma therapy greeted me as she sat opposite me.
"Hey, Ash. What a nice surprise to see you again," she greeted me with a warm smile. "How have you been since our last session?" she inquired.
I shrugged in my seat, avoiding her eyes as I replied, "Honestly, not great. Just trying to cope."
"I'm proud of you for reaching out, Ash. It takes courage to seek help, especially whe
