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What makes a huge difference is how good the redemption is. One of the common questions asked in magazine interviews is, “What is that one thing you would change in your past?”. My answer to it is a solid “NOTHING”. Without those incidents in my past, I would have never known how strong I was, as a person. At this point, there are a few things I want to tell my younger self (#10-year challenge reference!). • Never be afraid to be yourself. • It is okay to be vulnerable because, if you fall down, safe and strong hands are there to catch you. • It will all be fine, put that smile on, and live each day like it is your battle to win! I wouldn’t want to change a single thing about my past, because it had made me the person I am today. If you are sad and stressed, then, eat, take a nap or do that one thing that excites you the most. Finally, to all those brave-hearts fighting heartbreaks, bullying, humiliations, and inner demons, be aware of the fact that you are not giving up and that is the sign of a great warrior. So, all the fellow inhabitants of planet Earth, be bold, push aside negativity, keep your loved ones closer and live life to the fullest! R.ANJANA 57