In Search of Gumption

In Search of Gumption

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Novel Excerpt : Me and my Self - Part 1 of 2
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Novel Excerpt : Me and my Self - Part 1 of 2

Feb 06, 2022
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Novel Excerpt : Me and my Self - Part 1 of 2
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☀️ Happy Sunday! I’ll quote the end of this excerpt here because it encapsulates my intention very loudly:

If one can dream even further, then maybe one day a communal collection of pieces will provide a sort of literary cure to depression and mental illness.

👨‍💻 This journal entry was the first time I was able to turn my suffering into something crea…

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