Actually, no
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Last published Sat, Jun 29, 2024
In "Actually, No," we meet Angela, a promising music student whose dreams are shattered by a devastating setback. Struggling to cope with her failures, Angela finds herself plunged into a dark abyss of depression and despair.
As she battles her inner demons, Angela reluctantly turns to therapy despreately trying to find find solace and meaning in her shattered world. But when a crippling relapse threatens to undo all her progress, Angela is forced to confront the harsh reality of her own limitations.
With thesupport of her mother, her partner and the guidance of a compassionate therapist, Angela embarks on a courageous journey of self-discovery and healing. Along the way, she learns that true strength lies not in succumbing to defeat, but in the courage to say "actually, no" to the voices of doubt that threaten to consume her.
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