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2025-03-13 19:30:07Despite the success of the debate, the pressure of the campaign began to take a toll on Alex’s personal life. The demands of running for president were relentless, and he found himself increasingly isolated from those he cared about. Relationships strained under the weight of his ambitions, and he struggled to maintain a sense of balance.
Jenna, his close friend and campaign advisor, began to express her concerns. “Alex, you’re working yourself to the bone. You need to take a break and let us help you,” she urged one evening as they reviewed campaign materials.“I can’t afford to slow down, Jenna,” Alex replied, his voice tinged with frustration. “There’s too much at stake. I have to keep pushing forward.”“But what about your health? What about us?” Jenna pressed, her eyes filled with concern. “You’re not the only one in this. We’re all here to support you, but you need to let us in.”Alex felt a pang of guilt. He had been so focused on h
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