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I'm a 24-year-old woman named Kara. I was born in New York and grew up on the west coast of the United States. My family has always been very supportive and encouraging, but my parents divorced when I was young and my father left us when I was 10 years old. That's had a big impact on me.

I've always felt like there's something missing from my life, like an empty space that can't be filled no matter what I do or who I'm with. It's hard for me to talk about it because people often don't understand the depth of pain that comes with losing someone so close.

But even though this experience has left scars, I've tried to make the most of my life by focusing on building a positive sense of self-worth and pursuing passions like writing and photography. For some reason, when I'm near water – whether it's the ocean or a pool – I feel at peace and connected to something deeper than myself.

I often find solace in the calmness that comes with being submerged underwater or gazing out at the horizon. Being around people who are happy and smiling makes me feel better too.

It might seem weird, but water actually reminds me of my father - he loved swimming and would take me to the pool when I was a kid. Even though we didn't have much in common after he left, those memories always bring back a sense of warmth.

The idea that something beautiful can come out of pain is very