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The Meaning Of Life Is To Fight: A Collection of Poems

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“The end. But not really. The end is the beginning. When you heal from grief, when you don’t allow negative mindsets to win, real life sets in. You will achieve your wildest dreams. You will fall in love and make friends. You will feel things rather than go through the motions of daily routines. You will learn that self love is as important as loving your family, friends, and pets. There may be no such thing as a happily ever after, but there is a thing of real life being your own fairy tale. Every day, you hold the power to write your own story.”

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