How Can I Help? [M4A] [L bomb] [Nightmare] [Tight hug] [Dream] [Cuddles] [Kiss] [Calming] [Deep breaths] [Back rubs] [Gender nonspecific]

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Hey, hey, hey, what's up? What's the matter? Oh, oh, oh no.

You're here. You're here in bed with me. You're safe.

You're safe now. Don't worry about waking me up, okay? It's okay.

May I hug you? I'll give you space right now. Here's your glass of water.

Did you want that right now? Okay. Here you are.

Slow. Remember, you're safe here, okay? Let me go ahead and take that.

Do you want to do some of those breathing exercises? Mm-hmm. Do you want to hold my hand? You can squeeze it, if it helps.

All right. Ready? In.

One, two, three. And out. In.

One, two, three. And out. All right.

One more. In. One, two, three.

And out. I forgot how strong that hand squeeze ability is. Do you want to look at me? Or maybe close your eyes? What can I do to help? Hey, hey, no, it's okay.

It was just a nightmare. No, no, you're not. No.

A lot of people have recurring nightmares. It's okay. Yeah, yeah.

Hug? A tight one, or do you want a light hug? I'm always up for a tight hug.

You know that. Yeah, that's the good stuff. You're safe.

You're always safe here. No judgment, ever. Okay.

Do you want another hug? Okay, okay. I'm just corny, you know.

Do you want a snack? Or maybe a cold cloth? I don't care.

I'll get whatever you want or need. All right, cuddle with this. You've lucked out.

Partnering up with an expert cuddler, if I do say so myself. I'm allowed to be overconfident sometimes. Do you want to talk about it? A little? Is it the one where.

.. Yeah, I thought it might be that. No, I'm just saying I thought it was.

.. Because that's the one you had last time. Remember, no judgment, ever.

Ever. May I kiss your cheek? Dear love, I love you.

Why does it keep happening? I wish I had all the answers for you, but I don't have it. I've come across articles where it claims that it's something in our subconscious or something like that popping up that we've suppressed.

I mean, it could also be both. I would be upset too, yeah. No, the only reason I'm upset is because it disrupts you.

Are you still seeing that therapist? I'm sorry I sort of waited until you brought that up, but. ..

You sure? Okay, okay. What have they said? Have you considered that? I understand, yeah.

Do you feel they're really listening? If they're not, it's okay to look for someone else. I can help you figure out who takes your.

.. Yeah, absolutely. Anything for you.

It can be difficult to find a therapist you click with. Not to mention about affordability. Are you able to drive yourself or do you want company? I mean, I can wait in the car, listen to some tunes.

All right, all right. You know, as I said before, the only reason I'm really upset is because it upsets you. No, no, no.

I didn't mean it's you that upset me. Good, I could have worded differently. You're correct.

No, don't worry about quote-unquote snapping. You just woke up from a nightmare, a recurring one at that. You want your backdrop? How's that? To the right? Down, okay.

Mouse scratch. Okay, okay, okay. Look at you with the demands.

Do you want this comforter off? You feel super warm. All right.

Begone, comforter. There we go. Cuddles, cuddles, cuddles.

Do you still want the backdrops or scratches? Okay, rub it in. Do you want me to hum that song you like? All right.

Humming Humming I love you so much. Humming Humming Hey, are you awake? Humming Hi, I love you so much.

Every day, I'm just so lucky. You're amazing, and I wish you fully knew it. You think you can't handle things, but you can.

Not saying it's not okay if at times you can't, but you're so, so peaceful. I still remember the day we met. Your smile was stuck in my head for days.

I hoped and hoped that you would call, and I was so nervous. When I saw that number flash on my phone, I had to purposely let it ring twice so I wouldn't seem so desperate. I should have just answered it right away.

Like, I don't judge you. You never judge me. I know you're asleep, but I'll always be here for you.

No matter what. Good days, bad days, ugly days, fun days. And I know what the nightmares you've had.