Sophie When I received a menacing text message, I felt fear wash over me. My hands were shaking as I quickly dialed Eric's number. I paced back and forth, anxiously waiting for Eric to answer the phone. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Eric picked up the call. However, I was so overwhelmed by the situation that I struggled to articulate my thoughts and explain the situation to him clearly. Eric noticed that I was agitated and advised me to calm down. He then asked me to start over and explain the situation. To help me relax, he suggested that I take a deep breath, which I did while he guided me through a breathing exercise. Eric's support and encouragement helped me to collect my thoughts and explain the situation in a more composed manner. I took a deep breath and spoke t