Positive Consequences Of Not Belonging

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Positive consequences for Belonging
Louisa already had a home and had comfort- but in the end she discovered more about herself and that her life was still full of colour and was wild and didn't always have to be boring and plain.

Positive Consequences for not belonging
Finding a family and a group of people who accepts you for you.

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