Gemotions

The weight of the bills, the looming deadlines, the general sense of overwhelm – it had all become too much for Laura. But looking at her niece, Sophie's, drawing, a picture of a creature with giant, floppy ears named "Flip," Laura's gaze softened.

She felt something shift within her, like a pressure valve releasing.

She stood up, straightened her shoulders, and took a deep breath. She would tackle one thing at a time. The world felt a bit less heavy. She grabbed a pen and paper.