"Ms. Petra, this is a safe space, and this therapy session is to talk about your breakdown," said Dr. Natsumi Kitagawa, the therapist assigned by Ruth's court order.
"All right, Doctor, let's start," said Annette, flopping down on the couch.
"First, tell me about the breakdown. What caused it?" asked Natsumi, ready to take notes.
"Fear and anger mostly. My ex-husband and his shark lawyer changed the alimony terms to dictate exactly how I spend that money, because he thinks I'm going to use it on things other than what Mikaela needs! When my lawyer came to give me the updated accounts, Mikaela basically tried to bribe her to set up a visit for my ex! And when that didn't work, she called her friend, whose father is my ex's lawyer, and then asked him to set one up! Right in front of me, and him, and her friend, and our neighbor across the street! I couldn't refuse! And that pissed me off even more! I'm being treated like an unruly child! In my own house!" ranted Annette.
