Damaged
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This short story (approx 1,300 words) details the last several months of a new high school counsellor's encounters with students that have stood out to her with some serious and quite common issues that affect the latest generation's youth. The children come to Samantha seeking professional help but Samantha's involvement becomes quite personal as she is driven by her heart just wanting to help - the reason she chose the job.
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