Needing a moment
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Last published Tue, Aug 11, 2020
Embark on the journey of balancing school life, meltdowns, relationships, conflicts and more through the eyes of Jay. A 17 year old who is fighting back against their Asian family values on life.
While trying not to disappoint their family but also straying away the social norm they were taught... The journey of becoming a member of society is something no one has prepared them for because adulting bloody difficult! What will happen when conflicting opportunities are presented in front of them? Will they make it to university before their mental health takes a turn for the worse?
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Based on personal feeling and imagining scenarios during existential crisis at work or from my bedroom floor.
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