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Through the Noise

WendyWendy

**Title: “Through the Noise”** In modern-day Brooklyn, 13-year-old Jayden grapples with the pressures of adolescence, battling homework, expectations, and an insatiable desire for escape through video games. One evening, while drowning in digital worlds, he snaps at his mother, unleashing a torrent of pent-up frustration and anger. The spilled water symbolizes the chaos that overflows in their relationship—a momentary eruption of youthful defiance. But Jayden's mother, embodying patience and resilience, chooses a different path. Instead of retaliating, she employs calmness as her shield, offering a lifeline to her son. She creates a space where emotions can unravel without fear of judgment, allowing Jayden to confront the rawness of his feelings. As night deepens, Jayden begins to confront the storm within, navigating the turbulent waters of adolescence with his mother as a steady beacon. “Through the Noise” explores the complexities of parent-child dynamics, the power of emotional regulation, and the quiet strength found in understanding.

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