Finding Strength in Struggles
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- Finding Strength in Struggles
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- Ethan sits at his desk, sketching a dress when Mei knocks on the door and enters.
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- Ethan, your cousins are coming tomorrow. Make sure you behave properly. No embarrassing comments or actions.
- Embarrassing? Like what?
- You know what I mean. Don’t bring up... unnecessary topics. Focus on your studies.
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- Mei leaves without waiting for a response. Ethan stares at his sketchbook, closes it, and sighs.
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- Ethan sits alone at the library, sketching in his notebook. Liam approaches and talks to him.
- What are you working on now?
- Nothing. Just doodles.
- Ethan, you can’t keep hiding. You’re talented, and you shouldn’t be ashamed of who you are.
- ...
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- It’s not that easy. My mom... my family... they’d never accept it.
- I get it. But pretending to be someone you’re not? That’ll eat you alive.
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- The Lin family gathers for dinner, with Grandma Lin sitting at the head of the table. Mei dominates the conversation.
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- Ethan, your cousin just got into medical school. You should learn from him.
- I’m happy for him, but I’m not interested in medicine.
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- What do you mean? You need to think about your future!
- Everyone has their own path. Maybe Ethan’s future isn’t medicine.
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- Ethan looks up, surprised by his grandmother’s support. Mei dismisses the comment with a forced smile, but Ethan feels a glimmer of hope.
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- Ethan sits with Grandma Lin, who sips tea calmly.
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- You’ve been quiet lately. What’s troubling you?
- Grandma... what if I’m not the person Mom wants me to be?
- Your mother cares too much about appearances. But you, Ethan, need to be true to yourself. Life is too short to live in fear.
- I’m scared she’ll never understand.
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- Maybe she won’t. But strength doesn’t come from others’ acceptance—it comes from your own.
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- FASHION SHOWFASHION SHOWFASHION SHOW
- A high school auditorium buzzing with excitement. Ethan is backstage, nervously holding a microphone. Liam stands beside him, encouraging him.
- You’ve got this, Ethan. Just be yourself.
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- Ethan takes a deep breath and walks onto the stage. He introduces his fashion designs and models a piece he made himself—a bold, colorful jacket that symbolizes his identity. The audience applauds.
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- After the show, Mei looks uncomfortable, but was speechless. Grandma Lin shows her support fro Ethan.
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- The living room is quiet after the talent show. Ethan and Mei sit across from each other.
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- Ethan... I didn’t know you had such talent.
- Mom, there’s something I need to tell you.
- I’m gay. And I know it’s not what you want for me, but it’s who I am.
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- Mei looks away, tears in her eyes, while Ethan braces himself for rejection.
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- Mei, you love your son. That’s all that matters.
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- Mei wipes her tears, and though she doesn’t respond immediately, she places a hand on Ethan’s.
- I need time... but you’re my son.
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- Ethan feels a weight lift from his shoulders. He smiles faintly, knowing the journey ahead will be difficult but feeling stronger than ever.
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- Bright morning light filters through the window. Ethan sits at his desk, sketching confidently. His finished designs, including the jacket he wore at the show, hang on the wall.
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- Grandma Lin peeks into the room and smiles approvingly.
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- Keep going, Ethan. The world needs your light.
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- I will, Grandma. Thank you for defending me and showing your support from the start.
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- We love you, Ethan.
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- The End
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