" Carly, Can I see you in my office first thing this morning please? I need to talk to you," Rachel asked
" Yeah sure," Carly replied with a smile
" What class do you have first?" Rachel asked
" Maths with Mr Chalk," Carly replied
" Okay I'll let him know you won't be in his class this morning," Rachel replied and walked off
Carly's POV
I'm sort of glad I told Miss Mason about how badly I was doing. Who else was I supposed to turn to? I just couldn't handle this on my own it was scary and it was like I had the whole world on my shoulders. Is getting help the best way forward? I'm scared yes I mean talking to someone like a counsellor that will make me feel so vulnerable. I turned to self harm too but when i put the blade to my skin and saw the blood trickle down my arm it was like all the pain inside my body was slowly flowing away it made me feel better. I didn't intend on hurting myself it just become a way of coping I guess. But maybe getting help is the best way forward I can feel better faster. I just want everything to be okay.
" Morning Carly, How are you today?" Rachel asked
" Don't know tbh miss, I feel numb I don't feel anything," Carly explained
" That's a normal part of grief Carly, it's okay," Rachel replied
" I got a call this morning from a counsellor who is really good and is willing to support and help you. Her name is Catherine and you can see her weekly for one hour. She can come into school for your weekly session. I'm sure you will be able to use the pastoral care office or my office I don't mind," Rachel explained
" Thanks for this Miss Mason," Carly replied
" It's no problem. That's what I'm here for and anyway you need my help so I'm helping you. Do you have any questions about your weekly sessions?" Rachel asked
" Well there's one thing.. Can you sit with me in my weekly sessions? Can you like be there for me miss please I don't think I can handle this on my own," Carly asked
" Yeah sure I can honey, you won't have to face this alone I'm with you every step of the way," Rachel explained with a smile and gave Carly a hug
" Your first session is on Wednesday. I'll be there with you I promise. I'll ask one of my deputies to cover for me for one hour," Rachel explained
" Thanks Miss," Carly replied
" No problem, you don't have to thank me. I'm helping you because I want to," Rachel replied :)