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Submitted to Contest #292
My mother struggled with depression and found solace when drinking wine. Her therapist recommended that she should find new ways to find peace within her life. My mother tried everything and almost gave up until she started to paint. I never saw my mother's paintings, she always said that her paintings were a window into her soul and it felt too personal for her to share them with anybody. I would ask from time to time but eventually I would always give up. When she passed away, it surprised me to find out that she destroyed her paintings af...
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