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Spain

August 5, 2022 6 Comments

By Brooklyn Anderson

Emily walked to her front door, the soft leaves crunching under foot. She’d never had a broken heart before; this was entirely new. She’d given up everything for him: she’d quit her job, rehomed her dog, moved across the country, and given away her love.

Now she wasn’t quite sure what to do. She entered the apartment and collapsed onto the bed. She needed something for her, something that didn’t rely on him. Truly, she needed space. As she scrolled on her phone, a post caught her eye. ESL teachers wanted in Spain. Degree required. Without overthinking it, Emily clicked apply.

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  1. S. Webb says

    August 5, 2022 at 11:49 am

    Excellent.

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  2. Corey says

    August 7, 2022 at 5:24 pm

    A good read for being so limited. Troubled times with a light at the end

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  3. Melissa says

    August 10, 2022 at 10:30 am

    Strong story. I hope Emily gets her happy ending.

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  4. Jennifer A Swallow says

    August 10, 2022 at 7:46 pm

    Nice! Beginning of a great new adventure.

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  5. Ekta Garg says

    August 14, 2022 at 4:15 pm

    Good for Emily!

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  6. Dan Graves says

    March 27, 2024 at 6:01 pm

    Sometimes the best thing you can do is move on.

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