Gemotions

Her hands trembled as she clicked on the profile. The name, "David Riley," burned a hole in her memory. He had been a relentless tormentor. She felt the old anger surge. She almost dismissed it.

But then she noticed the picture of David, his face lined, his eyes weary. She thought about the things she had learned over the years, the ways she had grown.

She looked at her own life, the good and the bad. She saw a glimpse of her younger self and the pain she felt from him. She took a deep breath, and then she clicked “Accept.” The past wasn't erased, but perhaps, just maybe, it was a little lighter now.