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By Anonymous

“Franklin, wake up, get dressed and come down stairs. Your father and I must talk with you.” Disappointment in my mother’s voice tormented me. What did I do this time? Curiosity ov...

WalnutGirl BRONZE, BSB, Other
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Knowledge is power!

Alyssa(: PLATINUM, Arvada, Colorado
20 articles 2 photos 18 comments

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&quot;I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when their right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust noone but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.&quot; <br /> &mdash; Marilyn Monroe

Alyssa(: PLATINUM, Arvada, Colorado
20 articles 2 photos 18 comments

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&quot;I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when their right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust noone but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.&quot; <br /> &mdash; Marilyn Monroe

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By Steffany BRONZE
Bellingham, Washington
Steffany BRONZE, Bellingham, Washington
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By viktr BRONZE
Merced, California
viktr BRONZE, Merced, California
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What matters most is not who you are (because they won&#039;t see your true self); but who people will think you are (because that&#039;s how they will see you)... Everyone judges... no one can be excluded...

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haana114 PLATINUM, -, Other
22 articles 2 photos 26 comments
FlyleafFreak DIAMOND, Loveland, Colorado
51 articles 0 photos 203 comments

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&quot;I have faith in fools;self confidence my friends call it&quot;~Edger Allan Poe<br /> &quot;In this world of infinite insanity, your friends are the best psychiatrists you will ever have.&quot;~Me

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By cimily SILVER
Cerritos, California
cimily SILVER, Cerritos, California
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Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

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By Anonymous