Midori's Midnight Sessions

Midori turns her final Sunday at church into a silent ceremony of exit while wrestling with the painful truth that some wounds are too sacred for sanctuaries.

An unexpected guest appears in her church that would trigger a yearning for community, and grief for the years she missed.

When Midori's idea of a surprise gift gets shut down, she reflects on how the world never seemed to really consider her happiness and the yearning for a life where she's well-cared for.

[TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of suicide] Midori gives an update of what happened in the past two weeks, including a pastor who made her feel seen, an odd connection with another about repressing their vulnerability, and a prayer often incanted but has become a lifeline for a wounded heart.

[TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of sexual abuse] When Midori acquires a workbook on sexual abuse, she discovers the unfinished writings of its previous owner and the way she honored her, as well as share her sentiments about her church's apparent romanticization of trials in life.

Midori explains her deliberate schemes to protect her anonymity and her silence.

Midori retells the honest conversation between her and her spiritual mentor that brought back a memory she would rather keep silent about.

[TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of suicide] Midori reflects on the existence of suffering and the question that has been plaguing her in the past few months.

A poignant conversation and a realization gone wrong makes Midori reflect on the challenge—and regret—of speaking up.

[TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of sexual abuse] As Midori reintegrates back to her old church, a remark from somebody in her support group leaves her questioning testimonies about her story.

Midori goes to an event where she catches up with old friendships.

Midori opens up about how her diagnosis has impacted her.

[TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of suicide] Midori opens up about an apology from her professor that's been long overdue and the referral letter she got from her therapist.

[TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of suicide] Midori comments on a shocking confession exposing her department's increasingly problematic behavior, and a comment under it that made her wonder about the privilege of validation.

[TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of suicide] Midori's therapy session goes awry when instead of an apology, she receives a referral to the psychiatric ward.

[TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of suicide and sexual abuse] A simple closing of the door to her therapist's office and a distressing dream lead to an emotional spiral that causes a rupture in their relationship.

Midori talks about her visit to the dean of her college and the potential fallout she might face now that she has decided to speak out and address something that's been on her mind for nearly a year.

Midori does the post-mortem of this year's journalism seminar, including one speaker's sweet gesture that defined her experience.

Midori shares her fears as her first journalism seminar back as an attendee looms, including an impending panic attack and standing in front of her home crowd for the first time since she began therapy for her mental health problems.

Midori expresses her desire to unlock the memories and emotions of her inner child while navigating the complex terrain of her new technical critic.

[TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of suicide and sexual abuse] Midori reports a stunning update regarding her thesis and how she came close to taking her own life for the first time in years.

Midori reveals her diagnosis for the first time and her reflections on therapy.

Midori recounts the wild ride of the past few days, including an unexpected encounter and her first therapy session in two years.

Midori shares her fears about her first therapy session in two years.

Midori lets in on a conversation with her thesis adviser about the state of her thesis writing, and how the interview has changed her since then.