The Quiet Where I Found Myself
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Last published Sun, Jun 1, 2025
Aella Mercado has always played it safe - in love, in work, in life.
Five years into a relationship that's losing its warmth and stuck in a job that slowly eats at her soul, she begins to wonder:
Is this all there is?
When silence becomes unbearable and love starts to fade, Aella must choose between staying in comfort or finally choosing herself.
In the quiet moments of early mornings, old friendships, and forgotten dreams, she begins the slow, painful process of coming home - to herself.
This is a story for anyone who has ever felt invisible, lost, or afraid to leave. And for those ready to find their voice again.
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