At twelve years old, I once stole flowers for my mother’s grave. It wasn’t mischief or rebellion—I simply wanted something beautiful beside her headstone. My family had very little, and grief felt heavier when all I could offer were wildflowers from the roadside. That afternoon, I slipped a small bouquet from a shop, hoping no one would notice. But as I turned to leave, the owner gently stopped me.
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