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Velez took to social media to showcase the photos and make the announcement. She said that the overwhelmingly positive reaction has meant a lot to her, and she hopes that as her photos inspire others, they will also shed light on a very serious issue.

\"I hope that if [others with student debt] are able, they’re inspired to tackle their student loans in the best ways that they can,\" Velez said. \"Or if people don’t have student loans, I hope that they understand the burden that it is on people who have them and the ridiculous things that it takes to finally kill them.\"

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