Gemotions

The vibrant colors of the office, which once energized her, now felt grating, overwhelming. The news, delivered during the mandatory morning team huddle, had robbed her of any remaining enthusiasm. She felt utterly depleted.

She watched her colleagues, their faces a mixture of concern and forced smiles, and found herself unable to join the conversation. Her thoughts were a jumbled mess of worries and what-ifs. It was a struggle to breathe, the air seemed heavy. All she really wanted was to be alone.