Limestone Goes to Anger Management Classes

*Part 2 Now Continued*

She just knew this was going to be torture for a long time

Jem Bedazzle was the one who raised her hoof first.

"Okay Jem. So tell us: What makes you angry?" Summer asked as she prepared to write down everything she was about to say.

Jem, the pony who was smiling earlier, now frowned and looked a little bummed out.

"Well Miss Summer, usually I'm always in a good mood. I don't get mad that often. When I do, I tend to say things that I end up regretting later on. In other words, when I get mad, I GET MAD."

"Well what exactly is it that makes you go from being a happy to angry?" Summer asked.

"Well remember when I said that I wanna be just like Miss Rarity? And run a shop like her?"

Summer nodded.

"Well I've applied at many fashion stores to work at. And I put everything I had into the applications. Skills, physical abilities, everything. But no matter how much I put into this applications, no store has ever hired me. And it doesn't help the fact that I work at a job that I hate so much." She said looking frustrated.

"Where do you work?" Summer asked as she was jotting down notes.

"I work in a musty old factory. A letter factory. Where I do THE SAME THING everyday. It's so boring. And it's even worse because I don't like anypony there and can't talk to anypony there."

"What do you mean you can't talk to anypony? Talk about what?" Summer asked.

"About how I'm feeling. I get rejected from fashion stores all the time. And because everyone there is either a creep, a jerk, or just untrustworthy, I can't talk to them about it, because they don't care enough to listen. Not to mention I get into arguments with my co-workers almost every day. And then that results in my boss, that asshole that he is, giving me a big lecture about how I need to learn to get along with my co-workers, or I'll be fired. Yet he hasn't fired me, and I STILL get into fights with every pony. Not to mention, when I'm on the phone with my mom, me and her get into arguments about how I need to stay at my job because it's a "real job", and being a fashionista isn't work at all. And I don't have any friends to talk to because I moved here from Baltimore after I graduated high school and lost all contacts with my girlfriends. Oh, and I can't seem to get a Colt friend either. It's like everyday I just can't catch a break, no matter how hard I work, or how optimistic I try to be." She said as she looked down with a frown on her face.

"It's just so frustrating. I hate it. And it just makes me angry. And when I get angry, I do things I don't like." She said looking sad, and even having a single tear run down her eye.

"That was very good sharing Jem. So from what I have gathered from my notes, I feel like the reason you get angry, is because of frustration and loneliness." Summer said to her.

"Yeah, I am alone. I just want some pony to listen to me. And for some pony to give me a chance at being what I so want to be in life. I also just want to make some friends too." She said.

"Well we are here to listen to you and help you with your problems. Not just me, we all work together as a team. So if you ever need to talk to some pony, all of us are here." Summer said to her very heart-warming.

Jem smiled and thanked her.

"Now, from what Jem has told us, frustration and loneliness is something that can make us angry. Because we feel like we want to be accepted by everypony. So has anypony else here been frustrated to the point where they became very angry?" Summer asked the class.

Hard Drive raised her hoof.

"Hard Drive, what has made you frustrated to the point where you became very angry?" Summer asked.

"Well Miss Summer, I have to confess it isn't just frustration I have, it's also depression." She said as she looked very sad.

"Depression? That actually sounds very serious. Tell us, how long have you had problems with depression?"

She looked very sad again as she said "Ever since my husband left me." She looked on the verge of tears. Thankfully, Summer had a tissue box and levitated it over to her. Hard Drive took one and dabbed her eyes. She thanked Summer for the tissue.

"It was about 3 years ago. Me and my husband Golden Compass....ex-husband now I guess...were married for about 7 years, and before that had been together for 5. We met on a blind date that my sister Screenshot had set up. We really hit it off that night. We talked, laughed and just, overall, enjoyed each other's company. After that we went on many other dates. After about 5 years of dating, he proposed to me. And of course I said yes. We got married at Madneighson Church, and had a wonderful reception. Then after about a year of being married, I found out the most wonderful news: I was pregnant with my daughter Golden Glitter. I remember the day she was born. Him and I were so happy. We finally had the best life we possibly could. At least that's what I thought it was." She said as she got out another tissue and dabbed her eyes that were starting to get watery again. Jem, Bass and Summer looked very sorry for her, because they knew this story wasn't going to end well. Silver just had a blank expression on his face. And Brick and Limestone just looked like they didn't care.

"What happened after Glitter was born?" Summer asked.

"For the first two years it was great. He was a wonderful father to her. Until he got a new job offer. He worked at a travel agency. Then one day he tells me about a new position his boss offered him. It was extra hours for even more money than he was already making. He was making $11.50 an hour. Now with this position, he was making $14.25 an hour." Hard Drive explained.

"Well isn't that a good thing?" Summer asked.

"Well it would be if he was home more. His original position had him have more time at home. Now this position, he was barely home anymore. And when he was, he wouldn't want to spend time with me or Glitter. He'd just want to relax and watch TV. I put up with that, and him, for about 2 years until I told him to go back to his old position. Because I needed him at home more. To help out with Glitter. And he wouldn't do it. He said this position is better because of the money. We fought a lot because of that. Then one day, out of nowhere, he told me he decided to go back to his old position. I was happy at first, but then I had a sneaking suspicion that something was up. After that, we went back to being happy together. It's like the past 3 years didn't happen. Until one year later when I found out the truth." Hard Drive explained as she started getting angry and sad at the same time.

"What did he do?" Summer asked.

"I went to the travel agency to bring him lunch to surprise him. And I...." She trailed off. Her hoofs were clenched with anger and had tears running down her eyes.

"What? Summer asked.

"I found him CHEATING ON ME WITH A YOUNGER MARE. She looked like she was only 19. And was dressed like a total whore. And I as soon as I saw that, and he did see me, I ran out in tears. Heartbroken. Some pony I thought loved me for so many years, betrayed me for some whore. And I also found out he had been doing that ever since he went back to his old shift. He had been cheating on me for 2 years. He didn't have the guts to just tell me he wanted a divorce. I thought he wanted to be together forever. With me. But it was all just a lie." Hard Drive cried her eyes out as she finished her story. Jem and Bass came over to her chair and put their hooves on her back to comfort her.

"I'm sorry that happened to you Hard Drive. But, not to be rude, but what does that have to do with you being here?" Summer asked.

"I WAS GETTING TO THAT!" She said angrily, but then soon realized her mistake and apologized for her outburst.

"After him and I got a divorce, I was given custody of Glitter. But I was so depressed after the divorce, I didn't want to do anything. I lost my job as a home security operator, because I......came to work drunk one day, and got into an altercation with one of my co-workers. So that depressed me more. And because I had no job, I started gaining weight. I used to be 225 lbs. Now I weight 269 lbs. But the worst thing was how I treated my daughter." She said sadly.

"What did you do?" Summer said. Jem and Bass still had they're hooves on her back for support.

"I became abusive toward her. I admit I yelled at her for nothing, I called her name's, and I even, on only a couple occasions, hit her. I still can't believe I did that. Then one night, I got so angry at her, and I don't even remember what it was, that I hit her. But I hit her so hard I broke her nose. After I did it, I called the cops on myself. I was in jail for 3 weeks. Glitter stayed, and actually is still staying, with my sister. I knew when I did that to her, I knew I needed help. Not just for my depression, but my anger. That's why I came here. Cause I'm a horrible mother, and I need help." She said looking as sad and depressed as ever.

"So your going to therapy as well as this class?" Summer asked.

"Yes. I'm seeing Dr. Nocturne." Hard Drive said.

"Oh that is actually a very good one to have. He's truly a great doctor." Summer said.

Hard Drive nodded in agreement.

"Well, Miss Hard Drive, I can see that what makes you angry is that you feel betrayed and have stayed feeling angry about the betrayal. Mainly cause you haven't truly expressed how you feel about it. I feel that you also feel not only hurt by this, but also frustrated by the fact that you have changed as a pony as well, and really want to be yourself again. However, you find it difficult to after everything you've gone through. Do you think I'm right about that?" Summer asked.

"I think so. I don't want to be bitter about my divorce, but everytime I do, I just get angry. Its not like me to be depressed and sad. But I don't know how to get over it." Hard Drive explained.

"Well, to be honest Hard Drive, I don't think anypony can "get over it." I think, ultimately, they just come to accept it. They eventually learn that what happened happened and it's all in the past." Summer said.

Hard Drive smiled. She thanked Summer for her words of wisdom. She also hugged Jem and Bass, thanking them for the comfort they gave her. They hugged back and went back to their seats.

"And let me say one more thing before we move on. Hard Drive, I don't think your a horrible mother. I just think you have a hard time controlling your emotions. And it has made you act out in ways you don't want to act. I am a mother as well, and I know I'm not a perfect mother. I have had moments where I wish I could've done something different when raising her. So your not alone in thinking that. So I suggest you talk to your daughter, apologize to her, and most of all, forgive yourself for your actions. Cause when you do that, it makes you one step closer to getting better. I truly believe it will help you for your sake and your daughter's sake." Summer explained with a heart-warming smile on her face.

Hard Drive also smiled as she said "I will. It will take a while, but I promise I will."

"Good. Now lets continue. Who wants to go next?" Summer asked.

Bass Clef raised his hoof.

"Okay, Bass. What is it that makes you angry?" She asked.

"Well Miss Summer, what makes me angry is my brother High Note. He's also in my choir group." Bass said.

"What is it about him that makes you angry?" Summer asked as she had her notepad out.

"Because he always beats me at everything. I mean, Monday through Friday it's the same thing. I work hard, and he gets a better part then I do in the group. He always gets all the glory. I just don't get it. And it makes me angry. And when I get angry, bad things happen. The reason why I'm here is because after he got a part better than me again, I got into a fight with him. Gave him a black eye. He didn't press charges. Only wanted me to come here to calm my anger problems. And I agree I have an anger problem, but I still feel angry at him. And I feel bad for being angry." Bass explained feeling bad for himself.

"That was good sharing Bass. I also have a sibling. An older sister. Her name's Winter. And I remember I used to feel jealous when she would get things that I didn't. Does anypony here have a sibling they have had problems with?" Summer asked as she looked around.

Limestone did not want to be called on. But, unfortunately, she was.

"Limestone, I know you have three sisters. So why don't you tell us if you've ever been jealous of them or not?" Summer said.

Limestone looked straight at Bass as she spoke to him. She spoke in her usual mean and loud voice.

"You really think YOUR brother is bad? Let me tell you about my IDIOT sister Pinkie Pie. She leaves the rock farm because all she wants to do is party and not work on the farm that she was raised on and leave me, Maud and Marble, her twin sister mind you, to do all the work ourselves. Then she comes by one night, and after a hard day's work, all I wanted was some rock soup and to go to bed. But she starts shit and dumps soup on my head, getting me pissed off, which causes me to destroy my home, AND GETTING ME ARRESTED and spending a night in jail. Oh and I also got tased as well. Do any of you guys know what it's like to be tased? I'm sure you don't. But I do. And it's not fun. At all. Oh, and then after I get bailed out, I'm forced to take this stupid class with all of you ponies." Limestone ranted as she looked at her classmates, who now had their head down in shame.

"THAT is a bad sibling. She just gets to go skipping around Ponyville all day without a care in the world, when I'm stuck here with you idiots." Limestone said very angrily.

"Limestone, can we please refrain from name-calling?" Summer asked.

"Anything your gonna do to make me? You all are idiots and I hate you." Limestone said angrily.

Brick then got up in Limestone face. This looked bad.

"You wanna call me an idiot one more time you bitch?" He asked trying to intimidate her.

"Yeah your an idiot. What are you gonna do, hit a girl? I dare you pretty boy." She said angrily.

Then Brick did something no pony saw coming: he pulled out a pocket-knife and held it up to her.

"Come on. Say it bitch. I'll fucking gut you right here." Brick said threatening her.

"Bring it on loser." Limestone yelled.

Now everypony looked terrified, until Silver Thriller grabbed Brick from behind, restraining him from attacking her.

"THAT IS ENOUGH! EVERYPONY SIT DOWN NOW!" Summer yelled looking very scary as hell.

Limestone was surprised at her reaction. She did as she was told.

"First off thank you Silver for doing that. Second, Brick you will never do that again. Now give me the knife. NOW." Summer said loudly.

"But she-" Brick started.

"I said NOW." Summer said loudly again.

Brick handed her his pocket-knife.

"And third, Limestone, there was no reason for you to start that. So, for your punishment, you will write an "I'm sorry" essay for Brick for next week's session." Summer said to her.

"WHAT! WHY?" Limestone said, feeling pissed off.

"Because you started this, now you finish it right. And that is final." Summer said, as she went back to her seat.

"I think that is all the time we have for today. I look forward to seeing you all next week. Especially you Limestone and Brick." Summer said as she bid the class farewell, while giving a stinker to Brick and Limestone.

Everypony left the premise.

Limestone groaned as she knew now that she messed up big time. She started a fight on her first day of anger management classes. Guess now she wasn't gonna get a chance to make a good impression, because Summer was pissed at her.

This whole week was going to be stressful. And she knew it wasn't going to get any better.