The Adult Who Didn't Listen
A girl called Sofia tried to tell a grown-up something that mattered — a worry, a problem, something that was bothering her. And the grown-up brushed it off. "You're fine." "Don't be dramatic." "It's not a big deal." They didn't mean to be unkind; they were busy, distracted, sure they knew better. Sofia walked away feeling small and silly, like her problem wasn't worth anyone's time. Now she's wondering whether to just keep it to herself from now on — whether trying to tell grown-ups things is even worth it, if this is what happens when she does.
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