Her chest tightened, then eased. Tears of sorrow transformed into tears of relief and gratitude. In that quiet barbershop, vulnerability became strength, pain became a bond, and solidarity became a refuge.
Stepping outside, the cool wind brushed her bare scalp. She expected stinging, a reminder of what she had lost — but instead, she felt freedom, lightness, and the warmth of human compassion. She had faced fear, shared it, and realized one profound truth: she was never truly alone.
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