The Tall Girl

    By Miguel

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    15 Mar, 2024

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    Raíssa nervously paced the school hallway, her head almost brushing the ceiling. At fourteen, she was a towering 2 meters tall. She was a spectacle, a topic of conversation, a target for bullies.

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    She would often overhear whispers about her height. "Giant," "Freak," "Beanstalk." Words that carried more weight than their dictionary meanings. They stung, and Raíssa carried those barbs with her each day.

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    She had tried to hide, to blend in, but there was no blending when you towered over everyone. Every day was a battle, a struggle to keep her head high and her spirits higher.

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    Her parents were kind and supportive, but they couldn't understand. They were average-height people living in an average-height world. Raíssa lived in a world of knees and ankles, a world that wasn't built for her.

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    One day, a new student joined the class. Her name was Maria. She was short and had a contagious laugh that filled the room. When Maria saw Raíssa, she didn't snicker or whisper. She simply smiled.

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    Maria was different. She didn't care about fitting in, about being 'normal.' She laughed too loud, danced too much, and wasn't afraid to befriend the tall girl everyone else avoided.

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    Their friendship was unexpected but beautiful. Maria made Raíssa feel seen for who she was, not for how tall she was. They shared their dreams and fears, their laughter and tears.

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    Maria's presence changed Raíssa's school life. The bullies didn't disappear, but their words lost their sting. Maria's laughter, her kindness, her acceptance, they were louder than any hurtful word.

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    They started a project together, a blog about their experiences. Maria wrote about being short in a world built for taller people, and Raíssa wrote about being tall in a world that wasn't ready for her.

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    Their blog gained popularity, reaching those who felt different, out of place. It gave them a voice, an outlet. It showed them they weren't alone in their struggles.

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    Raíssa's confidence grew. She learned to appreciate her height. She no longer saw it as a curse but as a part of her, something that made her unique.

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    One day, Raíssa was asked to reach a book on the top shelf in the library. As she easily grabbed it, she realized that her height was not only unique, but it could also be useful.

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    She began to see her height as a strength. She joined the basketball team and excelled. She became a symbol of strength and resilience in her school, a role model for those who felt out of place.

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    The bullies never disappeared completely, but they became a background noise. Raíssa no longer let them define her. She defined herself.

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    Raíssa and Maria graduated from school as best friends. They had made it through those challenging years, supporting each other. Their bond was stronger than ever.

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    As they stood on the stage together, Raíssa taller than everyone else, they laughed. They laughed because they were different, and they were proud of it. They had found their place in the world.

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    Raíssa went on to become a successful basketball player. She used her height to her advantage, dominating the court with her skills. She was no longer the tall girl who was bullied, but the tall girl who soared.

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    Maria became a writer, using her words to empower those who felt out of place. They remained best friends, supporting each other in their respective journeys, just like they had in school.

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    They continued their blog, sharing their stories and inspiring others. They showed the world that being different wasn't a weakness, but a strength.

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    Raíssa learned to embrace her height, to see it as a part of her, something that made her unique. She learned that she was more than her height. She was Raíssa, the tall girl who stood tall, regardless of the world around her.

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    In the end, Raíssa and Maria taught everyone a valuable lesson. Everyone is unique, everyone is different, and everyone has the power to overcome their struggles. It's not about fitting in, it's about standing out.

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    And Raíssa? She stood tall, not just physically, but also in spirit. She was a beacon of hope, an inspiration, a reminder that being different is not only okay, it's beautiful.

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