Gemotions

The ocean's roar, usually a balm to her soul, failed to comfort Olivia. She sat on the beach, the test results crumpled in her pocket. The discovery had shattered the foundations of her world. A heavy weight sat in her gut.

She watched the waves crash against the shore, each surge and retreat mirroring the turmoil within her. The sunlight felt cold on her skin. She closed her eyes, trying to block out the world.

When she opened them, the beach seemed vast and empty. She wanted to scream, to lash out, but the feelings were trapped. She wrapped her arms around herself, the cold wind whipping her hair. She felt a profound and unsettling disorientation.