Alexis René's Journey

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If I could meet a person, living or deceased, I would want it to be Alexis René. She is an 18-year-old model who is always looking at life through an optimistic lens. Although it seems superficial, the reason why I would want to meet her goes far beyond her looks. Alexis René has been through loss, yet she continuously strives to live a happy, healthy life. She has been a very inspirational and influential figure to me because she has what my generation lacks—a passion to live.
Even as a child, Alexis René always loved laughing and spreading that laughter to others. That happiness and drive to make everyone else happy is something that a lot of people lack today. In a world full of stress and anxiety-filled adolescents, she manages to maintain

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