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Lesson 11 of 20 · Stories
⭐ 30 XP🌳 Story ForestThe Friendship
📖Story Brief #11
I had a friend who was going through a hard time.
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I had a friend who was going through a hard time. I was determined to be there for her. The challenge was to know what to say. I had a responsibility to be kind. I listened. I learned to appreciate how much listening matters. My friendship had a positive influence on her. She said it helped. It became a tradition for us to talk. Our community was the two of us. We had achieved a stronger bond. I had discovered that being a friend is important. I would never forget her gratitude. The friendship had taught me about empathy. I was grateful I could help.
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