High school graduation is a momentous occasion that we all look forward to. It represents a chapter in our lives that we will always treasure as a cherished memory, shared with those we care about the most.
For Britt, a young woman graduating high school, the day was an emotional roller coaster. She felt immense pride in her achievement, but her heart was filled with anxiety over whether her mother and stepfather would show up. Amid the camera flashes and bustle, she desperately hoped to recognize familiar faces.
As she sat among her classmates, Britt kept scanning the crowd. “They’re probably running late,” she reassured herself. “Or maybe stuck in traffic. They’ll be here any minute.”
With each name called, Britt’s anticipation grew. Finally, when it was her turn to walk up to the stage, she forced a smile. Holding her diploma, she prayed to see her mom’s smile and her stepdad’s thumbs up. But they were nowhere to be seen.
