The Battle in Life, and In Writing

I have a young friend who is working toward a goal. My young friend took a small, hopeful step toward the goal.

Immediately another person belittled this small step, saying in so many words, “Why did you do that? You don’t have any way yet?” And this person added a small laugh. You know the type of laugh–it holds scorn, but if someone were to mention it, the answer would be, “I’m just joking. Don’t be so sensitive.”

I’m grateful to say that my young friend has a healthy enough ego to reco...