Opening Up (4)

"But all I got in response was a cold denial. I was even told, in an indirect way, that I could be the next one like that policeman if I continued behaving like this."

"Instead of cowering, I seethed with anger at such a blatant threat. But knowing I couldn't do anything, not even land a proper punch on his face, I ultimately retreated, feeling defeated."

"At that time, I didn't know any responsible or reliable adult I could consult with."

"So, I spent a lot of time contemplating on my own about what I could do."

"In the end, I realized there was really nothing I could do."

"So, I made it my goal to get back at them later and focused on solving our other problems at the time."

"Time passed quickly in that manner, and more than a year later, despite not forgetting about them, I still hadn't been able to do anything regarding it."

"And given how hard our circumstances were at the time, my resolve finally wavered."