Gemotions

The spacious new office felt both overwhelming and isolating. The silence of the environment magnified his internal turmoil. He felt a constant pressure in his chest. He pushed his chair back from the desk and stared at the ceiling.

His new colleagues were welcoming, but their friendliness felt like a performance. He found himself avoiding group lunches, preferring to eat at his desk. He wanted to scream.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm the rapid beating of his heart. Another day, another mountain to climb.