Before I begin my story, I want to point out that names and some details have been changed to maintain confidentiality. As I sit at my desk, reviewing notes from upcoming consultations, I sometimes wonder what stories the next day will bring. Some of them carry over into that aura of consultation, or make my heart skip a beat. This is exactly the story of Inna and Max, which I cannot forget for more than half a year. Imagine two young people whose lives, it would seem, were just beginning. Their meeting was like in a movie: bright, intense and so touching. Their eyes sparkled, and their hands held each other tightly. But, as often happens in life, shadows of the past were hidden behind this bright facade. At one of our sessions, Inna brought an old photo of her parents. Their smiles were as bright as hers and Max's. But behind those smiles were years of pain, uncertainty and disappointment. Max, in turn, spoke of his long nights listening to his mother cry in the next room. These painful memories became poison for their relationship. Max once told me: “Every time I look at Inna, I see not only her, but also her past. I see her fears, her tears. And I am afraid that I will become the same cause of pain for her as her father was for her mother." These words pierced me through and through. Inna, in turn, admitted that she was afraid of losing Max, because she considered herself to be to blame for their problems. Together we worked on their fears, sorted out every quarrel, every misunderstanding. With each new meeting, I saw how they became stronger, more confident in themselves and each other. At the end of our journey, they realized that love is not just a feeling, it is work. Work on yourself, on your fears and complexes. And it was thanks to this work that Inna and Max were able to find the path to true and deep love. If you feel that your story deserves to be heard, do not hesitate to ask for help. Love, supported by a professional, overcomes all obstacles. You can sign up for a consultation (personal/family) either through the b17.ru forum, or via SMS, WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram