Crossroads of Change
As the clock ticked down, the courtroom hummed with energy, a space ready for a moment that could transform Olive’s life. She sat between her foster parents, facing the judge, surrounded by a small crowd of caseworkers, attorneys, and witnesses eager to see this pivotal event unfold.
While the formal proceedings moved along effortlessly, Olive’s heart was anything but calm. Conflicting emotions swimming within her; a family filled with love stood ready to embrace her, but deep down, a stubborn sense of indecision crept in. It felt like a weight pressing on her chest, leaving her feeling adrift amid the excitement surrounding her.
