Olive Tears Up

Olive wasn’t prepared for the judge’s unexpected kindness. His genuine care caught her off guard, and before she knew it, tears began to fall. For the first time, she felt truly seen—her emotions weren’t being dismissed but acknowledged by someone who truly wanted to understand.

The judge, having witnessed moments like this before, handed her tissues and offered comforting words. His empathy cracked open the walls Olive had carefully built. As her tears slowly stopped, a new sense of courage rose within her, ready to speak her truth. Finally, she knew she was being heard by someone who genuinely cared about what she had to say.