However, Luna rejected the idea of remaining stagnant. It was her last year of school when she refused to accept her lot in life as fate, instead choosing to take action in search of something more. And so she searched, her heart beating with anticipation, always looking for a glimmer of hope in the darkness. Realizing that her hometown was holding her back from achieving true happiness and self-fulfillment, the young lady decided to leave and start everything from scratch. She knew that staying put would not lead to any positive change, so she found that the only option was to move several thousand kilometers away.

It was a daunting move, but Luna saw it as an opportunity to start over, to leave behind all the negative emotions, and to start working on her own self-improvement. Luna started by setting daily challenges as a way to push herself out of her comfort zone and continue to grow. She started reading 100 pages of a book every day, expanding her knowledge in various realms, especially physics, and exposing herself to new and inspiring ideas. She made fitness a priority, dedicating time to daily workouts and outdoor activities that helped her both physically and mentally. She made a conscious effort to eat healthily and make better food choices, realizing that a healthy body and mind go hand in hand. Alongside her personal development, Luna also focused on her studies, knowing that a good education would provide her with illimitable opportunities in the future.

The truth was, everything seemed effortless for her, a consequence of having no friends at all. She resided in an unassuming small town with limited distractions and no passions to pursue, which only served to exacerbate the typical pitfalls of adolescence. The stress of academic turmoil and the lingering fatigue of burnout weighed heavily on her, but there was no one to confide in. The pervasive solitude proved to be a driving force behind her melancholy, slowly eating away at her spirit until it felt as though there was no escape. The mere thought of moving to another city filled her with a sense of revitalization, like the fresh air on a crisp autumn day. The innocence of youth propelled her to believe that a new locale could be the key to unlocking her true self, cultivating new relationships, and finding a sense of belonging. Regrettably, her mother remained a formidable obstacle to her aspirations, driven by fear of losing her beloved daughter. Maddie went to such lengths to ensure that Luna had no chance to venture beyond the confines of their home. She persisted in belittling her daughter's capabilities by planting doubts in her mind about the daunting enormity of thriving in big cities. Despite her mother's attempts to discourage her, Luna refused to give up on her dreams. She knew that her father believed in her and would support her no matter what. His unwavering faith in her abilities gave her the courage to stand up to her mother and pursue her goals. Even so, Luna found herself vexed that her own mother seemed unwilling to support her happiness, while her siblings did everything within their power to aid their mother and provide examples of why settling in a bustling city wasn't a feasible option. Though her brothers harbored love for her, there were times when they were consumed with envy, knowing that Luna, as the youngest of the siblings, was favored and consequently would receive the best experiences in life. In the past, Luna had taught herself to disregard the opinions of others, utilizing it as a defense mechanism for moments when her mother would berate her over trivial matters. However, the stress of graduating from school and the uncertainty of whether she could indeed leave behind her current situation rendered her defenseless and vulnerable to everything, leaving her crestfallen when her own family said that things would never work out.

Luna started questioning if her family could really hinder her from pursuing her one true dream and preventing her from leaving for New York. After yet another conversation, Luna was convinced that it was all over and that she would never succeed, leaving her to retreat within herself and contemplate suicidal ideation. Staying in Montana was an unbearable prospect for her, knowing that it would ultimately lead to boredom and the inevitable demise of her spirit. The lady was at a loss, incapable of continuing on in this way, but she pushed these morbid thoughts aside, ceasing communication with others not out of malice but simply because her mental state left her with no energy to spare.

Two weeks had passed before Luna finally regained some sense of normalcy. After gazing at her phone, she was overwhelmed by the staggering number of missed calls and messages from various people. Among them was her beloved English literature tutor, eagerly awaiting news of her school exam results. Having been out of touch for a fortnight, Mrs. Collins realized that something was amiss and took it upon herself to call Adam to inquire about Luna's well-being. Upon learning the truth about her pupil's troubled state, Mrs. Collins grew increasingly concerned for Luna, whom she held in high esteem for her remarkable precocity. Adam swiftly relayed the call to Luna and urged her to return the tutor's message. Luna took a deep breath and dialed Mrs. Collin's number. The wise woman promptly reassured her distraught student to calm down and stop these obsessive thoughts. "Remember, there is no way out except if it's a coffin," she said. The mentor spoke for half an hour, while Luna remained silent, crying uncontrollably. Yet her words sparked a glimmer of hope and self-belief that had been extinguished in the little girl. As if conducting a session with a psychologist, Mrs. Collins delivered a powerful motivational speech, lifting Luna out of the emotional abyss and emboldening her to focus on the future, leaving all thoughts of death behind. She was the only person who saved her life.

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