The Silent Story: A Lesson in Empathy

Hi everyone. As a young professional, I often find myself navigating tricky

situations at work. This one taught me a valuable lesson about judgment. I was on

a big project, and my colleague, Maya, seemed... distant.

Late often, distracted in meetings, her contributions felt minimal. Honestly,

I was getting pretty annoyed. I started telling myself a story about her lack

of commitment, her not pulling her weight. I was about to go to

our manager, convinced she was slacking and impacting our team's progress. But then,

I overheard her. She was dealing with a serious family health emergency, working late from