Fortitude
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"fortitude"
(noun)
- courage in pain or adversity.
synonyms: courage, bravery, strength of mind, strength of character, moral strength, toughness of spirit, firmness of purpose, strong-mindedness, resilience, backbone, spine, mettle, spirit, nerve, pluck, pluckiness, doughtiness, fearlessness, valour, intrepidity, stout-heartedness, endurance...
Valerie Clark, strong and kind-hearted teenage mother, has been through a lot of pain in her life, until Tyler Wilson came along. The two of them have fought to protect Angela and raise her the way any kid should have the chance to be raised. Fortitude is one of Valerie's numerous qualities, one that she hopes to transmit to her baby daughter someday. But is this quality enough to help her survive in this cold, cruel world? Does the pain ever end? Do life's obstacles ever stop coming our way? And more importantly, can her love for Tyler overcome the shadows of her past? The shadows that keep coming back to haunt her and her family day and night...
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