Internal Struggles
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Chloe is a shy girl who sits comfortably at 5'3 with medium length brown hair, and sparkling blue eyes; but like many, Chloe has a secret - she's depressed and lonely all the time.
Joseph is an out-going boy who is 5'5 with short ruffled brown hair, and dazzling green eyes; like Chloe, he holds secrets - including the recent death of his parents.
Rebecca is a bubbly girl who is average height at 5'4 with long dark brown hair, and the most gorgeous brown eyes; even this bubbly one has a secret - she's struggling with her looks.
Join the ranks of these regular young people and we gaze into their 'Internal Struggles'.
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