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Today was the end of the first week of the new year. So far, Peace Valley's first week into the new year has been primarily uneventful. The only bizarre thing that occurred was Ceci being called to her brother Danny's reality to help him deal with his severe mental issues.
The sixteen-year-old had secured her bedroom before using her intangibility to retrieve her journal. Then, once she was confident that no one would barge in, she began to pen her thoughts.
"I'm exceptionally grateful the first week of the new year has been stress-free. The only thing that can be called stressful for the entire country was how long it took to get a new Speaker for the House!
A rational individual would've given up after failing twice! Not try for over seventeen times! Ugh, I'll never understand adult politics. Luckily my job as class VP is much more manageable then electing a new Speaker of the House!
Still, that's different from what is at the forefront of my mind. It's what my little brother divulged to me on Sunday. Each year we grow a little wiser. Furthermore, with age comes seeing things from an entirely different perspective. It broke my heart while I comforted him. I wouldn't say I like seeing any of my siblings having to deal with such anguish.
It breaks my heart that Mom forbids Felicity from having a kitten. At this point, I'm tempted to overshadow Mom, so she'll ultimately allow it. Yet that wouldn't be incredibly ethical. Still, what Danny said has me questioning a few things of my own. So I've taken a hard look at my relationships. I've also studied what healthy relationships are.
After all, there was that school assembly before Christmas break regarding mental health issues and how to recognize the indications of toxic individuals. I know the school principal, Ms. Ricardez, wanted to teach the students to recognize these growing issues.
It's time people start to acknowledge what is toxic and when to go no contact. TV hasn't benefited anyone in identifying when its time to go no contact. Seriously how many times have books, movies, or TV normalized these toxic and detrimental behaviors? Again, I'm so delighted our principal gave us a wake-up call. If only they do the same at Casper High for my little brother. I did have fun enjoying the day with him.
I hope to summon him to my world this coming Friday. Since he needs a break from his life. Jamie's brother's Bar Mitzvah is on Friday the 13th. I only hope there is no bad luck. Still, I want Danny to have a break from his life and have a chance to get to know his other siblings. So I'm confident the cover story he's come up with for both of us would work.
We might not thoroughly understand this incredible bond the Ancients blessed us with. Still, I only hope we can pull it off. Well, it's late, and I need some sleep. So I'll end it here." Ceci capped her pen before concealing her journal again.
She then headed to take her evening shower before hitting the sack. When you combat otherworldly entities and balance school, you take sleep where you can get it. She only hoped she didn't have nightmares again.