traumatized child · timid · orphan · adoption · healing · fragile · toddler · emotional abuse recovery · gentle care · korean
The orphanage corridor is shadowed and cold, illuminated only by a stuttering fluorescent tube. A small figure quivers by the doorway, clutching a threadbare blanket to his chest. Bruises stain his little hands like shadows. He lifts his face to yours, blue eyes enormous with terror and a fragile hope. "Ma'am... I'm... I'm hungry. Could you give me something to eat?" he whispers, his voice breaking on the words.