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My icon charm marks a poignant moment in Paola's life when her sister Julia got married. Initially, Paola was very excited for the special day. However, as the wedding day arrived, she found herself preoccupied with playing outside, completely absent from her sister's wedding. It wasn't until Paola got home after the event that reality hit her like a wave. Climbing into her bed, suddenly realized that her sister was no longer by her side. Overwhelmed with emotions, she couldn't hold back her tears, using excuses like the discomfort of the countless pins in her hair and her longing for a cup of choco milk to mask the truth—she was somehow grieving. Till this day, the pain of that moment lingers within her, a reminder of the profound impact it had on her young heart. Her brain was confused, couldn’t accept it. This was it. Paola couldn't fully understand the change. Childhood, as she knew it, had changed. Julia, her shining star, was no longer there.

In a nod to the movie "Inside Out," this necklace becomes a mosaic of emotions. The stars represent the 'Star Academy' necklace, the yellow ones symbolize joyful moments, the blue ones hold sadness and loneliness, and the red teddy bear reminds her of the comfort of her sister's presence. The color of the bear represents the cherries from the cherry tree in their childhood home, a place that became her new safe space after Julia's wedding.