"From crawling to standing, and now even trying to walk. If we didn't stop him, he'd probably get himself hurt."
The girls buzzed excitedly nearby, completely ignored by John and Elina, who were smiling ear to ear. Elina was torn between worry and pride. Watching me struggle and fall made her heart ache—but seeing me refuse to give up filled her with joy.
Every time I fell, I disappointed no one.
Because every single time, I found a way to get back on my feet—without anyone's help.
Luckily, no one thought my achievement was anything monstrous. If they had, I would have been scared out of my mind—terrified that my anxiety and worries would show through.
Even with my constant attempts, I was far from easing my family's surprise and concern.
After confirming that my balance was steady enough, I took a deep breath and finally decided to move—slowly and carefully—in my mother's direction.
