Gemotions

The comments. The likes. The way his son, Noah, was speaking. It was clear that Noah was hurting, but doing his best to hide it. There was a knot that tightened in Daniel's throat. He was no stranger to that pain.

Noah was posting about friendships and struggles with school. He was vulnerable in a way Daniel had never seen, and it made him ache.

He went to Noah's room and sat down on the bed. He felt his voice crack. "I understand. I know it's hard." He simply waited, hoping Noah might want to talk.