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By slothgirl22 BRONZE
Rockford, Michigan
I’ll never forget the day my parents sat me down on the couch to tell me life changing news. The air felt tense and awkward. My mom was on the verge of tears, and my dad had his la...
Rockford, Michigan
I’ll never forget the day my parents sat me down on the couch to tell me life changing news. The air felt tense and awkward. My mom was on the verge of tears, and my dad had his la...
