Gemotions

The news had hit David like a gut punch. His application essay was published on the university website; the story of his childhood and the things he had overcome. A knot formed in his throat, making it difficult to breathe. He needed to assess the situation, to calculate the extent of the damage.

He pulled up the website again, re-reading the familiar words, each sentence a stab to his soul. A wave of anger washed over him, the kind that made his muscles tense. He clenched his fists, struggling to keep his reaction under control. He'd never let this happen to him again.