The Cat Who Saw
Rikki K.
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This piece is a short story that comments on society’s tendency to treat others who have experienced trauma as social outcasts. People who go through traumatic experiences are often maladjusted and therefore often misunderstood. People tend to fear that which they do not understand, resulting in little support for those who need it the most. I wrote this story to encourage my audience to have empathy for people who are struggling, especially if they are isolated due to their pain and trauma.
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Creativity means using my mind and my pen to evoke empathy in others, allowing others to experience things they haven't in their normal life. I use my writing to explore issues that I have seen in my own life and the lives of others and bring awareness to them.
