Supportive Nods And Whispers
Each step felt empowered, buoyed by the simple but potent nods of support from other passengers. A few whispered their congratulations, mixing in with the vibrations of a job well done.
It felt like a surreal conclusion I hadn’t expected at the start when my seat was swiped. As I stepped into the aisle, I felt a lightness of spirit.
It felt like I was leaving the plane a bit more victorious than when I came.