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Then Leo showed up at my door with a corsage, a shaved head, and a quiet kind of strength that made me feel less alone. His support gave me the courage to step out instead of hiding from the world.<\/p>\n

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When we walked into the gym, I expected awkward looks and pity. Instead, I felt people standing with me, not staring at me. In that moment, fear started to lose its power, and hope slowly found its way back.<\/p>\n

Treatment was still hard, with painful days and moments of doubt, but I no longer felt like I was carrying everything by myself. Leo, my family, and the people around me taught me that survival is not only about medicine\u2014it is also about love, courage, and connection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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