As You Grow
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Last published Tue, Dec 28, 2021
Nakia Thomas was a girl of unfortunate events. She struggles everyday with her mental health trying to balance out school, work, and providing for her younger siblings. She keeps to herself and stays clears from boys because they provide too much of a distraction for her. Will she ignore the signs of love or step out on a leap of faith and catch on to something good before it's too late?
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