Gemotions

A sense of disquiet settled over him. When Noah told him about his plans to relocate to Oregon, Peter felt a sudden disconnect. He’d always imagined their lives intertwined, sharing holidays, growing old together. Now, the future felt hazy, a landscape shifting under his feet.

He found himself irritable and short-tempered with everyone he encountered. He snapped at the cashier at the grocery store, argued with the barista at his local coffee shop, and ignored the phone calls from his family.

He retreated into himself, avoiding social interactions. He spent hours watching television, lost in a world of fictional characters. The world around him felt brittle, as if it could shatter at any moment.