This one really hits deep. It’s heartbreaking to witness the quiet fading of small businesses that once brought communities together and gave so many people purpose. The way you described the unraveling is so vivid—I could feel the weight of the story and the years behind it. It’s not just about economics, it’s about identity, belonging, and the changing values of our world. Thank you for sharing this—it’s a powerful reminder of what we stand to lose if we stop valuing the human side of business.
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