Gemotions

The news hit hard, like a punch to the gut. No place on the competitive cheer squad. For weeks, Ava had lived and breathed routines. She closed her eyes. The humiliation. The envy. Then, she recalled the message from a local dance studio where they were looking for volunteers. She knew she could find a safe space to get a better understanding of her movements. She'd always loved dance and now she could teach the younger children. The thought, unexpectedly, filled her with a sense of calm.