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Sebastian's life was far from ordinary. Being the oldest of his four siblings meant he had a great deal of responsibility placed on his young shoulders. His parents, for reasons known only to them, seemed to have a penchant for having children and then leaving Sebastian to care for them.
It was a complex and demanding role requiring him to mature far faster than his peers. While his friends were playing and enjoying their childhoods, Sebastian was busy changing diapers, making meals, and ensuring his siblings were safe and well cared for. Despite the weight of responsibility, he couldn't help but love each of his siblings deeply. They were his family, and he would do anything to ensure their well-being and happiness.
Sometimes, Sebastian wondered why his parents seemed so detached from their children's lives. They would disappear for extended periods, leaving him to manage the household and provide for his siblings. It was a struggle, but he had learned to adapt and persevere. His parents' whereabouts remained a mystery, but he had accepted that he was the anchor holding his family together.
Sebastian grappled with conflicting emotions. On one hand, he felt a deep resentment towards his parents for abandoning him with the responsibility of raising his siblings. Feelings of frustration towards his siblings compounded this resentment. Despite his profound love for them, there were moments when he couldn't help but feel a sense of bitterness. The endless cycle of changing diapers, mediating their fights, and constantly having to keep an eye on them was exhausting and sometimes overwhelming.
But Sebastian couldn't complain; he had been silently shouldering the burden for years. However, when he turned 17, he reached a breaking point. He had found his parents and decided it was time to confront them about the resentment and anger that had been festering within him for so long. He couldn't hold back any longer.
Sebastian poured out his heart to his parents in that tense and emotional confrontation. He told them about his lost childhood and how he had to work overnight jobs to pay for clothes and rent while they were absent. He didn't hold back the truth about his father's violent outburst when he dared to talk back. That day, his father's short fuse had erupted, and he had beaten Sebastian mercilessly until he lost consciousness.
The confrontation that Sebastian experienced marked a significant turning point in his life. It left him with scars, both physical and emotional, deeply impacting his sense of self. In the aftermath of this event, he made a vow to never allow himself to feel vulnerable again. This resolution led him to enroll in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes, a discipline that he hoped would not only strengthen him physically but also provide a channel for his pent-up emotions and frustrations.
Sebastian dedicated himself to MMA with a fervor. He attended classes every day without fail, pouring all his energy and focus into the rigorous training. The physical intensity of fighting and the discipline required in the training process offered him a new kind of outlet
