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Judge Lily

 

 

Lily is practicing what she is learning in therapy.  This entails listening in to her inner voice as well as thoughtfully considering what she hears.  It additionally means that she is challenging her automatic thoughts, recognizing that some may represent beliefs that do not work for her.  

State your case, defendant.

I can't tell Matt how angry I am at him for so many reasons.  If I do, he will leave me and I don't want to be divorced again.

Present your evidence.

Evidence?  You need evidence?  I'm telling you, Lily.  That's good enough.  Listen to me.

The defendant will please refer to me as Judge Lily in this courtroom.  I repeat the question.  Present your evidence.  State your case.

Fine.  May I remind the court of my past history.  I was unhappy.  When I told him I was unhappy, we fought.  We couldn't agree not to fight.  The marriage ended.  This is an open and shut case, Judge.  

I'll decide what's open and shut in my courtroom.  Your case is lacking evidence. You have failed to prove how your first marriage correlates to your current marriage.  Your argument is that since your first marriage didn't work despite your saying how unhappy you were, that the same would happen in your current marriage if you speak up.  However, you present no useful or productive evidence to support your case.  Furthermore, there is evidence that speaking your heart may lead to change.  I am not finding in your favor, defendant.   

OK.  Be a jerk.  See what happens when you don't listen to me.  You're a real loser. 

This language will not be tolerated in my courtroom.  Furthermore, this court finds that you are EVy.  You are not recognized in this courtroom as a reliable defendant. Case dismissed.  

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