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“Some days start with spilled coffee and end with fake prize incentives. But we showed up, didn’t we?” ~Are You Fucking Kidding Me!~

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Sonja Santiago
Jul 20, 2025
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Author’s Note

This story is based on real events. Names and identifying details have been changed to protect privacy. This chapter touches on motherhood, overwork, broken relationships, and early dreams — all wrapped in a gritty, nostalgic Broward hustle.

If you missed Chapter 1 (“Spiderwebs”), you can start here.

Finding a job was usually the normal topic…

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