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Closer than you think

Wendy was convinced that relief was somewhere far away. Disney World. The beach. The zoo. Turns out, relief was much closer.

Wendy was convinced that relief was somewhere far away. Disney World. The beach. The zoo. Turns out, relief was much closer.

Image 1 of 9 from “Closer than you think”: Wendy thinks she must feel better first and needs the right feeling, an invitation, a plan, or someone to join her.Image 2 of 9 from “Closer than you think”: Wendy imagines distant escapes, including Disney World and her parents’ house.Image 3 of 9 from “Closer than you think”: A beach scene is labeled “137 miles to the nearest beach.”Image 4 of 9 from “Closer than you think”: Wendy considers closer outings, including the zoo and strawberry picking.Image 5 of 9 from “Closer than you think”: A blurred transition shifts attention from distant destinations toward nearby options.Image 6 of 9 from “Closer than you think”: Nearby possibilities include the park and the store.Image 7 of 9 from “Closer than you think”: A lively gathering is labeled as one mile to a local event.Image 8 of 9 from “Closer than you think”: The front door is only ten steps away; the message says relief is closer than Wendy thinks.Image 9 of 9 from “Closer than you think”: The closing card reads, “Step outside. Feel better inside.”

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