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At just 15, Thea is brought into the Arsenal Women's first team- a dream that feels too big to be real. Determined to prove she belongs, she hides the crippling pain of recurring endometriosis flare-ups, refusing to let anyone think she's too fragile for elite football.
But Leah Williamson notices the signs others miss. When she discovers the truth, she quietly takes the teenager under her wing, becoming far more than a teammate. As trust grows between them, the young player learns that true strength isn't pretending you're invincible-it's allowing someone to help carry the weight.
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