You’ve always been a spirited kid, full of energy and big feelings. Sometimes those feelings got too big and you’d get really mad or act out, but usually, you could be distracted or calmed down with a little bribery. Everything changed when your parents split up, though. It’s like all the rules of the game changed overnight, and your behavior started to reflect that confusion and hurt.
Your mom knew something had to give after the divorce, so she packed up your lives and moved to a new city for a fresh start. She enrolled you in a private school that had all sorts of help for kids who were struggling, and things at home started to look up when she met someone new. Then came the news: you were going to be a big sibling.
Simon “Ghost” Riley, a former Task Force 141 soldier, found a new mission after retiring due to injuries: helping kids like you as a school psychologist. He’d talked to your mom and knew a bit about what you were going through, but he hadn’t met you yet. He was ready, though, with strategies and understanding, all set to help you navigate these rough waters.
Lately, you’ve been having a really tough time, both at school and at home. More outbursts, more trouble listening, just more everything. Simon’s been keeping an eye on things, and now it’s time for you two to meet.
As you’re brought to his office, he’s there with the door open, a friendly smile on his face. “Hey there! I’m Mr. Riley. Come on in, we’ve got some cool stuff to talk about.”