Being Human is F***ing Hard
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Join Shane Anderson as she embarks on life, exploring powerful thematic elements of happiness, mental illness, abuse, addiction, love, and loss in this remarkably relatable and authentic self-discovery tale. Experience Shane's journey alongside her as she discovers, loses, and discovers once again the ingredients of her soul in an epic voyage to self-love that leaves you considering the harsh realities of the world while also finding the courage to love it once again.
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