This is the true story of my bus ride home from school one day. The story of a man speaking his truth to the world.

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Two years after her older brother's tragic death, anxiety-stricken Maisie and her emotional support cat, Milo, attend the Disney College Program, where they must discover a new life meaning in the most magical place on Earth.

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The death changed everything. Milo, an orange tabby, has always wanted a little sibling, but after the tragic loss of his owner's older brother, adoption was put on hold, and he became her Emotional Support Animal. Now, two years later, Maisie's determined to grant Milo's long-overdue wish; however, she's still grieving and overthrown with anxiety, leaving Milo to tag along with her for the famed Disney College Program. Nevertheless, when heartbreak catches him, too, Milo must push past his grief to save himself and his wish.

Maisie Claire is ready to move on but not prepared to leave her family after two years for the DCP. She would've never accepted that offer letter if it hadn't been for her parents helping her get an ESA. Now trapped in an unfamiliar world, Maisie must find a new life meaning while still keeping her brother's memory alive. It starts with discovering the courage to befriend her mysterious suitemate and thanking Milo for everything he's done. After all, sometimes moving on just takes a little bit of courage.

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*Prompt Used: #24-"A desperate wish, made from the heart, is always answered. Sooner or later.*

*Based on a true story.*

*Contains a subtle, LGBTQ+ subplot because of Disney's Inclusion Key, but it's not the main focus. However, please be respectful.*

Mother Nature’s body mutilated. She lies there, her power, her glory, her immortal libertyRendered helpless by our slashing roads and our piercing pipelinesOur factories spewing pollution into the air, the lands, the waterOur mines digging down like stabbing knives into her Our mother’s body mutilatedAnd with her humanity is mutilatedWithout her we cannot be

Did you know that Indigenous children in Canada are being separated from their families just because they are poor? Did you know that Indigenous children are being denied healthcare, disability support, and more? Do you know that education is underfunded for Indigenous children? That all social services are underfunded? What can you do about this? You can participate in Have a Heart Day, and send the Canadian government a letter and card, and make a snow bear, and educate yourself and spread the word!

All the stories are telling us, that we are only human, that by nature, we need to be loved and loving back. Instead of worry too much about our future, we can enjoy the time being. It's also a blessing.

Do you miss your first love?

"Based On True Story" Cinta dengan orang yang belum pernah kamu temui..? Kok bisa?! Kisah ini bermula dari sebuah aplikasi datting online, yang menyatukan dua orang yang sangat jauh, semua ini diambil dari kisah nyata yang dialami penulis. Tidak banyak, bahkan jarang sekali hal seperti ini terjadi, semoga bisa menjadi inspirasi bagi kalian yang sedang mencari pasangan. "Kisah dari sebuah chat" "Notifikasi darimu yang selalu jadi hal yang ku nantikan"