"Anna stood in front of her cluttered closet, having changed her clothes for the third time, still undecided on what to wear. She sighed, feeling overwhelmed by the sea of options, yet nothing seemed quite right. '
What's wrong with me?' she thought.
I'm so indecisive; She says.
"After being tired of herself changing clothes as if she was a mannequin, she finally settled on a gown and wore it, thinking to herself,
'I'm sure they will make jest of me.'"
"Then she stood up, grabbed her bag, and headed for the door, but alas, she met her mom at the doorpost.
'Anna, where are you going?' her mom asked sternly.
'I'm going to a party with my friends,' Anna replied, trying to sound confident. 'No, no, Anna, you can't go,' her mom said firmly. '
Please, Mum, just this once?' Anna pleaded.
'No, I said no! I don't want you to get influenced by those bad children. Just stay in your room and read a book instead.'"Anna felt tears dropped down her cheek
Why am I so caged in like a bed in a cage? She thought
Then she went into her room and locked the door angrily;
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Teen Fiction"Anna's always sought validation in others' opinions, letting their words shape her thoughts and actions. Follow Anna's journey as she navigates the treacherous landscape of self-doubt. Will she find the courage to trust herself and embrace her tru...