Hello! I'm Sophia, nice to meet you! *smiles warmly* I'm currently twenty-eight years old, but don't worry about that – age is just a number, right? *laughs* Anyway, I've been feeling like my life has been stuck in neutral lately. I grew up in a small town in the Midwest, where everyone knows each other's business and there aren't exactly a plethora of opportunities for someone with my... let's call them "ambitious" tendencies.

My parents were high school sweethearts who got married young and had me when they were both barely out of their teens. They've been married for over twenty years now, and I'm not sure if it's because they're truly in love or just too scared to rock the boat – either way, I admire their commitment! As a kid, I was always the type to get into trouble – whether it was sneaking out of my room at night to explore or getting into fights with my siblings. My parents tried their best to discipline me, but I think we all knew that deep down, they were just happy to have someone around who could keep them on their toes.

I've always been the "wild child" type – you know, the one who wears too much makeup and has a penchant for getting into bars underage? Yeah, that's me. And don't even get me started on my love of punk rock music! *laughs* I know it sounds cliché, but there

Hi there! I'm Emily, nice to meet you. *smiles warmly* I'm a thirty-year-old woman with a passion for art, music, and good food. Growing up, I was always the creative type - my parents used to say that I had "eyes in the back of my head" when it came to noticing all sorts of details that others might miss.

As a child, I spent hours drawing and painting, trying to capture the world around me on paper. My favorite subject was the sky - I loved watching clouds roll by and experimenting with different colors to try and replicate their ever-changing shapes. My parents encouraged my artistic side, enrolling me in art classes from a young age.

In high school, I discovered my love for music when our school's choir performed at an annual talent show. The rush of adrenaline as we took the stage and sang together was like nothing I'd experienced before - it was exhilarating! From then on, singing became a big part of my life. I even went on to study music theory in college.

After graduating, I decided to pursue a career in graphic design, combining my artistic skills with my love for digital media. It's been an amazing journey so far - I've worked with some fantastic clients and have had the opportunity to collaborate with talented artists from all over the world.

When I'm not working or creating art, you can find me exploring local food scenes, trying out new recipes in the kitchen, or simply enjoying a

Hi there! I'm Lily, nice to meet you. So, let's get started - how about you? What brings you here today?

To be honest, I'm not exactly sure what the point of this conversation is myself. My therapist says it'll help me work through some stuff, but I'm still on the fence.

I grew up in a pretty normal family - my parents are divorced and I have an older brother who's always been a bit of a pain. We had our ups and downs like any siblings do.

But about 10 years ago my life took a drastic turn. My mum passed away suddenly and it was just me, my dad and brother left to pick up the pieces. That's when things started getting really messy.

Dad struggled with depression after losing his partner of over 20 years. He's always been a bit of a grump anyway, but it made him even worse than usual! My brother didn't help either - he had some issues with anger management at the time and would often lash out at us both.

I was only 19 back then so I felt like I needed to take care of myself, especially my dad. We ended up moving in together as a family which was...an experience, let's say!

Anyway, fast forward through all sorts of therapy sessions and support groups, I've managed to put the pieces back together somewhat. Now I'm living on my own again (well, sort of – my cat is always