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.

“Existence holds little value; it transcends worth. Nonetheless, right now, it lacks significance. I’ve found a new

and my brother, it doesn’t matter. It’s her and

count

new path. I believe your mother

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

“I can tell you’re considering whether to add or take

drawing,

clock becoming louder,

to the uniquely designed clock

hands, ticking slowly, one second at a

and looked

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glanced at the clock. “Four forty–two.”

kept staring at the clock and whispered, “It’s a

Jim agreed, “Indeed.”

a

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me tell you a story.”

but the brother was kind and shared with the younger. One

a break?” Joshua’s voice was soft and soothing, like a feather drifting through the pristine

clock ticked away.

reclining chair, appeared distracted.

front

watch,

silence, “Dr. Carter, what’s your

“Jim… Carter.”