Once upon a time, on a sunny July 9th, Chaedam woke up with mixed feelings. It was their birthday, but this year was different. Financial struggles had made it impossible to plan any grand celebration or even a small gathering.

As Chaedam lay in bed, they thought about the past year. Despite the challenges, there had been moments of joy, laughter, and love. But today, the thought of not being able to celebrate weighed heavily on their heart.

Determined to make the...