Resurrecting the Genius Within

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“Just because that student dresses nicer and appears cleaner, everyone believes him instead of me.

“Simply because it’s me, everything has to be exaggerated, and they drag me to the flagpole so everyone

can sec.

“Even though I’m quiet, they still find ways to mock and insult me to vent their frustrations.

“Compared to the damage Gideon has done, these things are minor and don’t bother me at all,” Joshua remarked with detachment.

Jim asked. “If it doesn’t matter, why bring it up?”

Joshua lapsed into a momentary silence, then continued, “When my mother refused to buy him alcohol. he tried to kill her with a knife. Instead, the blade struck me. At that point, although I was only seven years old, I was ready to be arrested and face execution, yet I wasn’t scared.”

Joshua detailed the hardships and abuse he endured throughout his life, such as domestic violence, school bullying, and societal dangers. He’d seen the worst of humanity from all sides.

Jim remained attentive in silence.

Joshua expressed, “Following my mother’s cremation. I pondered why not end Gideon’s life and then my

“I didn’t do it because she was with me. Later, her occasional messages kept me from going through with

it”

Jim said, “Throwing your life away for someone like that isn’t worth it. The tougher the journey, the more we should value ourselves.

transcends worth. Nonetheless, right now, it lacks significance. I’ve found a new purpose.

and my brother, it doesn’t matter.

count

I believe your mother and

the sketch Jim was holding and asked, “Did you overlook something

considering whether to add

the drawing, lost in thought.

the clock becoming louder, until it was the only

shifted to the uniquely designed clock on

background, black hands, ticking slowly, one second at a

followed his gaze and looked at the clock

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at the clock and whispered, “It’s a

Jim agreed, “Indeed.”

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Carter, let me tell

older son, but the brother was kind

Why don’t you lie down and take a break?” Joshua’s voice was soft and soothing, like a feather drifting through the pristine clinic

ticked away.

reclining chair, appeared distracted.

dropped in front

watch,

silence, “Dr. Carter, what’s your full

“Jim… Carter.”