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Joy is real, Mia has ̶f̶e̶l̶t̶ ̶i̶t̶ ̶ written about it.

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Winner of the Sapphire Short Story Contest.
Inspired by the prompt: "In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir

CW: descriptions of depression, mentions of passive suicide ideation and lack of family support.