I Know It Won't Work
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At the age of 21, she felt no more happiness. Everything seemed to have stopped at 20. Passion, purpose, and even hope were no longer a part of her. In fact, she was starting to forget how to breathe.
During her difficult time, when she began to experience the bitterness of life and forget about joy, when she began to define life as a struggle, that man appeared through the door of her apartment. Like a free answer from God, they began to try many new things until they found themselves in situations that forced them to choose: persist or give up.
This wasn't just about the journey, but also about maturity. It was born from repeated failures, learning from self-reflection, and even making difficult decisions.
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