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A young child looks towards glowing symbols of wealth while a stressed adult version stands nearby amongst bills and clocks. Stylized illustration.

A young child looks towards glowing symbols of wealth while a stressed adult version stands nearby amongst bills and clocks. Stylized illustration.
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“A young child staring at a dreamy, glowing vision of adult life — money, freedom, success — but as the child walks toward it, the path turns gray, dull, and cluttered with bills, clocks, and stress. The adult version looks overwhelmed, tired, and robotic, wearing a suit and holding coffee. Blend innocence with harsh reality. Use soft golden lighting on the child and muted tones on the adult. Add faint imagery of shattered dreams or faded toys behind the adult figure.” 🖋️ Optional Thumbnail Text Overlay: “The Lie We All Believed” or: “Growing Up Isn’t What They Said” or: “Be Careful What You Wish For… See more

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