I take a deep breath as I enter the reminiscent hallways
Empty- classes are going on at this moment
My heart beats fast
As I walk down the hall with a social worker I tell myself “Please don’t breakdown today…”
I see the band room same as ever
“Nothing has changed but me” I laugh at the thought
Everything is the same, except for me and my views on life
Everything actually seems better.
“Things are going to be okay!”
Then as I peer into the class playing instruments
I see a familiar face smile widely and a hand wave vigorously
My face gives off a wide smile as I jump up and down and wave back to my oldest friend
Jared: who is just as excited as I am to see each other
Is waving at me
To think I, who was depressed and deprived of a fun life, am
Finally back with the family that raised me.
Now other friends turn to look at me and they smile widely.
I want to cry.
For I did not expect this-
Nothing could’ve prepared me for these moments.
That’s when realization hits me.
I am finally back where I belonged;
Home.