Gemotions

The news felt like a physical blow. She stood in front of the bulletin board, her legs suddenly shaky, her hands trembling. She took a deep breath, fighting back the rising tide of fear. The thought of moving, of leaving her well-loved apartment, was unbearable.

Suddenly, a fire ignited within her. She felt her spine stiffen, her muscles tense. She pulled the notice down from the board and marched back to her apartment.

She sat at her desk, a renewed sense of purpose flooding her. She opened her laptop and began researching local housing laws. She would learn their tactics, she would fight them every step of the way, and she would win.