Give a little bit

Today I went with my mom to the unemployment office. My mom, who worked for twenty-two years, was recently laid off. Although, my mom is holding up, saying over and over that she is beyond happy that myself and my siblings have finished college, I know that she worries. I see it in her eyes. Walking into the unemployment office, was like a strong gust of wind that just knocks you over and bewilders you. There were so many people there. Different nationalities and different colors. I was so at a lost at what to do. So I looked down. I must have had a dejected look about me, because someone said “don’t worry sweetheart, things will get better”. I didn’t know what to say. Lately I’ve been feeling so restless and bored and moody. Although, there are times I do feel dejected, I have more than most people. That I should be grateful for. I felt the frustration, sadness and loneliness. Everyone was staring anywhere but at each other. I did the same.