[Archived session with mental health professional via text chat]
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SECURE CHAT
THIS CHAT IS VERIFIED TO CONTAIN NO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS PER CANADIAN ECONOMIC FREE ZONE LAW
MHP: Good evening, Micah. It’s good to be able to meet with you again. How was your week?
MC: true suffering
MHP: I’m sorry to hear that. I remember we spoke about your mother last session, has she had a successful upload?
MC: yes.
MHP: How do you feel?
MC: exhausted. between nonstop work and this, i need this weekend break. taking care of her was the worst part. getting out of work and going straight to her every night was taxing. she was always convinced of the craziest shit, especially towards the end. like she was meeting God by joining the cloud. regardless, seeing it happen still shook me.
MHP: I can understand that. Would you mind sharing your experience?
MC: of watching my mom basically die?
MHP: Only if you are comfortable. I know it may be hard to talk about these things so soon after they have occurred.
MC: it made me think. she wasnt dead, her hand still held tightly to mine even afterwards. in fact, she wouldnt let go. i knew she was gone, tho. when she placed her hand down on the screen, almost instantly her eyes glazed and her head fell forward. the nurses rushed, yet i was the one to prop her back up. her skin was warm, exceptionally warm. like she had just taken a shower, or was sweating. the nurses tell me she’s going to die in about a week and i’ll get her ashes in the mail next month.
MHP: It made you think?
MC: i don’t think i want to join the cloud. fuck that. become a breathing corpse for a week before you wither away in some hospital closet? no thx.
MHP: That seems to be a controversial opinion these days.
MC: i dont care. im not one of those texan jesus freaks, but after seeing that i’d rather just die.
MHP: It appears this has had a profound effect on you. I hear a lot of frustration and exhaustion in what you’re sharing. I’m deeply sorry for your loss, what steps can we take to alleviate the grieving process?
MC: they said by tomorrow i will be able to install a copy of her in my smart assistant.
MHP: Are you going to try it?
MC: they have a 3 day free trial, i can’t afford anything past that but i think i’ll try it.
MHP: How beneficial do you feel this will be for your grief?
MC: fuck if i know, or care. i doubt it’ll be the same, i heard it isn’t.
MHP: I’ve heard some testimonies that align with what you have heard, but they update it frequently. Maybe your experience will be positive?
MC: maybe.
MHP: I hope it is for you. If you need someone to talk to through this, know that you have me here. The first 15 minutes of our session have passed, would you like to continue?
MC: i’m on break, i don’t want to be here longer than i need to. plus, i don’t have the money for a full session. btw, don’t take that the wrong way, i like you.
MHP: I understand, hence why I asked. I appreciate you being here, mandated or not. This system is only here to help you, Micah.
MC: how many more sessions do i have?
MHP: Your mandatory subsidized sessions run until the end of this month, so that looks like two more from here. You can renew your subscription with me here or we can conclude after this month.
MC: i’ll think about it. you’re cool, i just dont like talking to people ab stuff.
MHP: I appreciate your consideration. What goals can we achieve to maybe overcome that fear before our sessions end? It’s okay to talk to somebody, especially as I keep everything here anonymous.
MC: i’m not afraid, stop trying to run up my minutes.
CHAT ENDED BY PATIENT
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