Gemotions

The online forum was a lifeline. For years, she had felt isolated, the only one in the world with this strange and sometimes debilitating condition. Finally, she had found her people.

She scrolled through the latest posts, a sense of belonging washing over her. She knew it well, the fear of public spaces. The other posts were different. They were about the community.

A new thread caught her eye. Someone had posted a picture of their artwork, a vibrant abstract painting. “Mine too!” she typed, adding a photo of her own painting. Almost immediately, a flurry of replies flooded the thread. They were all amazed by her work. Her work was loved.