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2024-10-29 19:42:56Five years. Five solid years.
I lost a lot. And it took five years to pick myself back up.I got myself a job when I came here, I stayed at a hotel the first few months, and the bills were killing me but thanks to my bank account, I got it easy.I rented an apartment next, and got my things in, which weren't much at the time.I decided to emerge myself into something new, so I took a majoring class in Psychology at the University Of Melbourne. It was like starting life like a high school graduate all over again. Already having a degree in medicine, I caught on quickly.Now I'm a psychologist, at the same time a paediatric surgeon.My reason for getting into psychology was simple, I wanted to help people find themselves as my therapist helped me to find myself.It doesn't do everything for you, but talking to someone helps.I'm a motivational speaker as well, going for talk shows here and
Ariel SamElizabeth is baaaacckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk. How excited are you? This book has officially come to an end. Thank you to all those who gave it time and read. Remember that I love you all so much and I am immensely grateful for the support. But don't go just yet. Stay tuned for the bonus chapters!
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