Gemotions

The invitation sat on her desk, a stark white rectangle against a sea of bills and paperwork. Sarah felt a weight in her chest. She remembered the bullying, the unkind words, the feeling of isolation. Yet, the thought of skipping the reunion didn't feel right.

She started thinking of solutions. She knew that some people might be struggling with money. She started a small fund, quietly collecting donations to help others attend.

At the reunion, she made sure to approach everyone, greeting them with a warm smile and a sincere hello. She went out of her way to make eye contact, to listen intently. She remembered the way it felt when people looked away.