It's quite fitting the first story we share after our announcement about our focus shifting to youth & young adults over the next 3 years is a story from a teenager! Meet Apuroopa Kavikondala. As an ambitious high school student, Apuroopa is a 5x self-published author and mental health advocate. In her story, she shares about her experience with friendships and some of the lessons she's learned so far. One of the biggest lessons she's learned recently is how friendships change and evolve over time and how that's totally okay. She also shares how her strong family relationships have been a grounding force for her as she's explored her passions. Her joy, honesty, and passion are inspiring to us all. This is her story.

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