Chapter 1: Humble Beginnings and Unyielding Determination Maria’s life was never easy. Born into a world where every day was a struggle, she learned early that the only way to survive was to work hard—no matter how many obstacles appeared on her path. Growing up in a modest neighborhood, Maria watched her parents battle poverty,
and even though resources were scarce, she imbibed in her heart a fierce determination to carve out a better future for herself and, someday, for her own family.
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