When Words Finally Came

No one had considered that Olive might be carrying feelings too heavy for her young heart. Unable to express them, she kept her emotions bottled up. But when the judge spoke with such kindness, something inside her gave way. Tears streamed down her face as the weight she had been carrying finally surfaced.

The judge, prepared for this moment, quietly handed her tissues and offered a reassuring smile. As her sobs slowed, Olive realized she had found someone who wanted to listen. Taking a deep breath, she decided to share the truth. At last, she felt understood, and that made all the difference.