My Reason To Stay
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MatureOngoing1h 12m
Last published Thu, Jul 14, 2022
Samantha carries the weight of everything bringing her down. Her father leaving, her mother distant, and the over growing hatred her and her sister share.
She doesn't know how to handle the upcoming truth and realization that once again, the person she cares for most, leaves.
I ask you to follow her on her journey to overcome her anguish of all the pain fate sends her way and eventually realize her reason to stay.
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