Life, in its most raw form, is but a game. Like in said games, we shape and contort our lives as we see fit. We strive for our goals, carve our personalities and along the way even meet some people who help us. Then there are those who try this and...fail. Sometimes they fail literally, other times spiritually or emotionally. As fate would have it, one of those people was you. But of course, everyone can always spin the wheel to change it. In your case, why not?
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