Jenny had spent hours teaching her students, passionately delving into various historical epochs and the injustices that shaped them. Her classes were more than just lectures; they were vibrant discussions, sparking curiosity and critical thinking among her students. In one particularly engaging debate, her student Emma had asked, “Do struggles from the past still impact us today?”. Jenny smiled approvingly, unaware her own struggle would soon force her to answer Emma’s question.
Holding her phone now, Jenny thought back to Emma’s question. She realized Emma was right, more than she had understood at the time. That morning, Jenny had simply been happy to see a student so engaged in class. But now, everything is different. “If she could safely get through this situation, she knew she would have a real-life lesson about the abuse of power to share with her students.