Though their mother had hurt them, the jungle was not without hope. There were others who could show them kindness. And maybe, just maybe, healing would come—not just for Lily and Leo, but for Libby, too.
One morning, as the sun rose and the forest warmed, Libby lashed out. Leo had only tugged gently at her tail, wanting to play. Libby turned and shoved him roughly against a branch. He let out a sharp scream. Lily rushed to his side, but she, too, was met with Libby’s angry swipe. Both babies tumbled to the ground, crying loudly, their small bodies trembling in fear and pain.
Other monkeys in the troop began to notice. They watched from a distance, unsure if they should interfere. Some mothers looked on with sorrow, knowing that something was wrong with Libby—something deep inside her was broken.
Despite the pain, Lily and Leo stayed close to each other. Their tiny hands clutched together, seeking comfort where they could find it.
Though their mother had hurt them, the jungle was not without hope. There were others who could show them kindness. And maybe, just maybe, healing would come—not just for Lily and Leo, but for Libby, too.
Though their mother had hurt them, the jungle was not without hope. There were others who could show them kindness. And maybe, just maybe, healing would come—not just for Lily and Leo, but for Libby, too.
One morning, as the sun rose and the forest warmed, Libby lashed out. Leo had only tugged gently at her tail, wanting to play. Libby turned and shoved him roughly against a branch. He let out a sharp scream. Lily rushed to his side, but she, too, was met with Libby’s angry swipe. Both babies tumbled to the ground, crying loudly, their small bodies trembling in fear and pain.
Other monkeys in the troop began to notice. They watched from a distance, unsure if they should interfere. Some mothers looked on with sorrow, knowing that something was wrong with Libby—something deep inside her was broken.
Despite the pain, Lily and Leo stayed close to each other. Their tiny hands clutched together, seeking comfort where they could find it.
Though their mother had hurt them, the jungle was not without hope. There were others who could show them kindness. And maybe, just maybe, healing would come—not just for Lily and Leo, but for Libby, too.
