ECHOES OF TRUTH
"I want you to count your breaths with me."
"I can't."
"Yes, you can. It's a panic attack; you know it will pass and you'll be okay." Mason let out a long breath. "Come on, breathe with me. 1,"—I focused on his eyes, imitating his breathing—"2." I inhaled and exhaled. "Good, you're doing great. Again."
Holding onto his hands, my eyes on his, I breathed with him, counting to 5 and then back again. The safety and softness of his voice calmed me, the difference in colors in his eyes distracting my mind.
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