Gemotions

He stared at the notifications on his phone, each one a sharp jab to his gut. John, his son, was being bullied online. He’d discovered it on "SnapChat," the app that seemed to thrive on ephemeral secrets. The anger boiled, a searing heat that consumed him. The urge to intervene, to fight, was almost overwhelming. But he also felt a deep, debilitating weariness. He wanted to protect his son, but a deep sense of powerlessness washed over him. He felt pinned down, unable to find the words, the actions, to change things. He felt as though every step forward was met with resistance.