The innocent lessons we learn from horrible moments and how they define us and shape the path ahead. Stop , she cries out behind me. Her voice is high, loud, and not caring about anything else but to be heard. The voice carries and lands forcefully on my ears. I pretend I don’t hear her and keep walking. I am hoping for her quick retreat. Wait for me , she yells again, this time, somehow louder. I can’t help it. I stop and wait. I don’t turn around, though. I already fee