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We're Still Human

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****Sequel to Ordinary Human Beings ****

Yasmina Nothando Thompson seems to have it all figured out. At Riveria Boarding School, she's the captain of the basketball team, a respected prefect, and she's finally found her place with a supportive group of friends and a loving new girlfriend. Life should be perfect, right?

But beneath the surface, Yasmina is struggling. As she juggles the pressures of school, the expectations of her new role, and the complexities of her evolving identity, she starts to question everything she thought she knew. The weight of her past, the uncertainty of her future, and the demands of her present begin to take a toll on her mental and emotional well-being.

When Yasmina's search for acceptance from her mother brings her to a breaking point, she begins to understand that true happiness and self-love don't come from others but from within. With Kendall by her side, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning that sometimes the most important love is the one she gives herself.

In this poignant coming-of-age story, Yasmina faces the challenges of growing up while learning to embrace her true self and find her own path to happiness.All Rights Reserved

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