Time jumps forward in this bittersweet and brilliant new chapter of The Invention of Liberation. Three years have passed—just like that—and Ava is no longer the tutu-wearing little girl from the orphanage, but a middle schooler facing a fresh round of challenges. Kids can be cruel, especially when you bring a beloved doll like Sandy to school. But as always, Ava’s support system—Jeff, Sandy, and a lot of love—rises to the occasion.While Jeff continues his quest to transfer Sandy’s consciousness into a robot body, this episode zooms in on the emotional relativity of growing up, being different, and staying true to yourself. From school bullies to mind control fantasies and spring-loaded boxing gloves, Chapter 7 is full of giggles, wisdom, and just enough sarcasm to sting the status quo.💡 Topics include:The awkward truth about middle schoolStanding tall when you're differentThe ongoing science experiment of Sandy's upgradeEmpowering advice for misfits, dreamers, and robot-loving kids everywhereA quick, heartfelt listen that blends resilience with relativity—and ends with a smile that’s impossible not to return.🔊 Let’s get into it.

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