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Once upon a time, my friend, there was a time in my life when everything seemed bleak and hopeless. It felt as though the world had turned its back on me, and despair had settled in my heart. But amidst the darkness, I discovered that even in the most challenging of times, there are always reasons to be hopeful. Let me share with you the five things that helped me find hope when it seemed like all was lost.