Breaking It Down
The judge’s unexpected kindness caught Olive off guard, and before she knew it, tears welled up in her eyes. For the first time, she felt like someone truly saw her, as if her tangled emotions were finally acknowledged. The judge, with quiet understanding, handed her tissues and spoke softly, offering comfort.
His genuine care gave Olive the space she didn’t even know she needed. As the tears subsided, something inside her shifted. A new voice, stronger and clearer, began to surface, ready to express what she’d been holding back for so long. For the first time, she felt like she was being heard.
