FROM SHADOW TO LIGHT

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pirit! Write from the heart, an

is emotions in

trength" - a tal

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ows" - a short stor

ished, and with i

n presented Chidi

ract, tailored to

in awe. "How did yo

lent, combined with persev

elief wash over him, knowing hi

he began to sense fre

ief was fleeting, a mere fairy tale bo

ed his reality. "I must face

ration, though crippling

to confront h

n - to drive

on - to guid

rmination, Chidi c

ought. His steps slowed, a

arching for?"

a leaf to his feet. Chidi picked i

es in its simplic

thoughts

mother's wisdom: "Roots

own resilience: "I've

ghter future: "My stor

rifted to his gran

rs' strength," he recalled. "Ho

flooded

ent listening to

dma tend to the

mile, comforting hi

mother had in

Life's storms wi

uture is brighte

me from a line of st

reignited Chi