Seraphina

Stepping off the bus, a sudden gust of unfamiliar wind brushes against my face, filling me with a newfound sense of freedom. It's hard to believe that I've escaped the confines of the house where I went through abuse and torment. The thought of cooking, cleaning, and tending to everything no longer burdens me.

I am truly free. Taking a deep breath, a priceless smile spreads across my face, but now I must figure out my next steps and where to go from here.

Standing at the bus stop ...