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A college student's unsung hero helped her when she got a breakup text in class

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Published July 7, 2026 at 2:18 PM PDT

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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.

A college student's unsung hero helped her when she got a breakup text in class

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