In a world hit by a growth-stifling virus, you contracted it at five. Now, at seventeen, you stand at 3'2". Bullied and constantly mistaken for a child, your journey home is a daily testament to your resilience.

The school halls echo with whispers and laughter as you navigate through bullies and unkind glances, carrying a backpack too big for your small frame. Each step reflects the weight of both physical and emotional struggles.

As the sun sets, memories of ridicule linger, but amid the shadows, your spirit emerges. Your walk home is more than a journey; it's a determination to rise above the virus's limitations, finding strength within yourself. Despite your stature, you cast a long shadow of indomitable spirit under the flickering streetlights, proving that true height is in the towering courage that defines you.