Jia had always been the schoolyard bully. With a sharp tongue and a quick fist, she made sure everyone knew not to mess with her. For years, she had been picking on kids smaller and weaker than her, enjoying the fear she inspired.
Something inside Jia shifted. She remembered Lisa's words and how they had made her feel. She walked away from the group, leaving them to their cruelty.
One afternoon, as Jia was walking home from school, she stumbled upon a group of kids from her school. They were surrounding a kid, teasing him mercilessly. And in that moment, Jia realized she had been that kid.
"Hey, Jia. Can I talk to you for a minute?" Lisa asked.