Gemotions

The university's closure announcement was like a punch to the gut for Sarah. She felt a sharp, twisting pain in her abdomen. Her face went pale as she struggled to breathe.

She'd never made decisions on her own, always relying on her friends or family. Now, she was supposed to make choices about her future, to determine her next steps. The enormity of it paralyzed her.

She found herself at her advisor’s office, wanting answers, needing someone to tell her what to do. Her eyes welled up. She wanted guidance, a map, a solution. She wanted someone to hold her hand.