DAMIEN'S POV
Dr. Reeves said I was ready to reduce therapy to biweekly sessions. After eighteen months of weekly appointments, it felt strange.
"You've done the work," she said. "You have tools now. You don't need me as much."
"What if I backslide?"
"Then you come back. But Damien, you've been stable for six months. The panic attacks are rare. You're maintaining boundaries. You're in a healthy relationship. This is what progress looks like."
I told Elara that night.
"How do you feel about it?"
"Terrified. Therapy has been my anchor."
"You're allowed to keep going if you need to."
"No, she's right. I need to trust that I can handle things without constant intervention."
"Look at you, tolerating uncertainty."
She was teasing but she was right. Six months ago, reducing therapy woul
