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Emilia has suffered with depression and anxiety her entire life, she sees the world in variations of gray. It wasn't until she met Luca that she began to see the world in color for herself. But being in a relationship with depression was never something that either were taught to deal with. They navigate how to love each other while balancing mental health, friends, family, and a new life.
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