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May 6
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Every Lie You Believe In

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Each one of us experiences the world through our own unique lens, shaped by our past, beliefs, and personal encounters. What we perceive as truth is often a reflection of these filters, and what we believe to be absolute truths can sometimes be nothing more than illusions we’ve come to accept.


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