Stepping out of the beauty salon, she felt lighter than she had in weeks. It wasn’t just the fresh haircut or the subtle glow in the mirror—it was the feeling of having done something kind for herself. As she walked toward her car, she noticed people glancing her way. Some smiled, others simply looked twice, and for a moment she felt a quiet confidence rise inside her. She laughed to herself, thinking how rare it was to feel completely present and comfortable in her own skin. The afternoon sun felt warmer, the street louder, as if the world had briefly turned its volume up just for her.
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