Novak's first year of college was hard. She was living in a new city, enmeshed in an abusive relationship and struggling with school. Things came to a head when she got a breakup text in class.
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A college student's unsung hero helped her when she got a breakup text in class
Novak's first year of college was hard. She was living in a new city, enmeshed in an abusive relationship and struggling with school. Things came to a head when she got a breakup text in class.
Published July 7, 2026, 9:18 PM
Updated July 7, 2026, 9:27 PM5.1K
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