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Two more lines, and I flew out of the closet like a
kangaroo. ”Shakin‘ all over!”
A lot can change in a day, and for me, that day was a
turning point. When things seemed bleak, a few simple
words sparked a chain reaction of magic moments that
transformed my life. I was searching for love, but instead,
I stumbled upon a passion for music. I’d auditioned for a
band, and before I knew it, I was not only singing but
also landed myself a girlfriend - or two!
Music became my refuge, my sanctuary. It helped me
navigate the darkest of times, when the world seemed to
be crumbling around me. The shock of my dad's passing
still lingered, a raw and gaping wound that refused to
heal. And the humiliation of being denied the chance to
say goodbye, to not being taken to his funeral, it churned
me up.
But when I sang, all that pain and anger melted
away. The music consumed me, transported me to a
place where nothing else mattered. It was my therapy,
my escape, my salvation. With every note, I felt my dad's
presence around me, his spirit lifting me up, urging me
to keep going.
The music helped me find my voice, to express the
emotions that threatened to overwhelm me. And with
each performance, I felt myself growing stronger, more
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