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SPARK ⭕ Bringing back smiles

SPARK ⭕ Bringing back smiles

June 19, 2024

I lost my best friend to suicide a month ago today. I am usually a very happy girl. I smile all the time and know how to make others smile. But for around 2 weeks I just couldn't bring myself to do so. Then my mom came home from work with a seed of happiness from one of her co-workers for me and it was the first thing that made me smile. I love what you guys are doing and thank you for bringing me my smile back. Keep on smiling!

- Maggie


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