Sweeping Away Shadows: A Janitor’s Story from Chicago

Sweeping Away Shadows: A Janitor’s Story from Chicago

I am John Miller, and I clean the courtyard of our South Side Chicago apartment complex. One rainy autumn night, I found myself at the center of a neighborhood controversy, struggling with my own dignity and the judgments of those around me. Over the course of a single week, my job, my family, and my sense of self were pushed to the breaking point.

The Janitor's Lesson: A Reflection on Respect and Consequences

The Janitor’s Lesson: A Reflection on Respect and Consequences

As children grow into teenagers, their actions and decisions often test the boundaries of respect and responsibility. In a high school in the USA, a group of students decided to target the school janitor, Adam, with a prank that involved leaving lipstick marks on the bathroom mirrors. Adam’s response to their actions was intended to teach them a valuable lesson, but not all stories end with the desired outcome.