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she explained, her voice barely audible, as if sharing a secret, she rarely spoke aloud.
I could sense the layers of resilience and vulnerability that she had carefully woven together. It struck me how much strength it took for her to carry on, despite the weight of her past. And yet, I wished she didn't feel the need to hide her pain, to put on a brave face for the world.
“Being in pain is nothing to be ashamed of. Your pain makes you stronger and braver,” I said, the words feeling like echoes from my past. Mom had always told me that my pain made me stronger, and that wisdom had stayed with me throughout my life.
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