when you left I became
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Last published Wed, Sep 22, 2021
When Rowans only best friend commits suicide out of the blue she is left in awe. After many stumbling blocks she does her best to learn how to feel the emotions she's missing, learning more and more about herself along the way. How can losing the only light in your long dark tunnel lead to good upbringing? Read this story and see.
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