Shattered Confession

A few agonizing days passed in a blur of morning sickness and endless dread. I kept my head down as I slowly made my way along the bustling campus paths toward the university library. Every step was a miserable battle to keep my rising nausea at bay. I swallowed hard, focusing on placing one foot in front of the other. I had been cowardly avoiding my old friends for nearly a year. The deep shame s