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By Loving_Writing BRONZE
Rockford, Illinois

My mom’s dad died today. And I feel nothing. It’s as if a complete stranger had died, and you feel vaguely sorry – but that’s as far as it extends. And then you feel worse because...
Loving_Writing BRONZE, Rockford, Illinois
3 articles 0 photos 4 comments

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By cmore PLATINUM
North Vancouver, Other
cmore PLATINUM, North Vancouver, Other
20 articles 0 photos 12 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Why do I dance? Why do you breathe?"

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By totoro GOLD
Acton, Massachusetts
totoro GOLD, Acton, Massachusetts
10 articles 0 photos 1 comment
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Waiting MAG
By cmore PLATINUM
North Vancouver, Other
cmore PLATINUM, North Vancouver, Other
20 articles 0 photos 12 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Why do I dance? Why do you breathe?"

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By Ellis GOLD
Jackson, Georgia
Ellis GOLD, Jackson, Georgia
12 articles 0 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t cry because it&#039;s over, smile because it happened.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> - Dr. Suess

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By Anonymous
4ever_and_always BRONZE, Parker, Colorado
3 articles 0 photos 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
-Being happy doesn&#039;t mean everything is perfect. It means you&#039;ve decided to look beyond the imperfections. &lt;3<br /> -Life isn&#039;t about waiting for the storm to pass, it&#039;s about learning to dance in the rain. &lt;3

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By Sarah1311 DIAMOND
Clackamas, Oregon
Sarah1311 DIAMOND, Clackamas, Oregon
54 articles 0 photos 32 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;To the world you may not be someone, but to someone you may be the world&quot; and &quot;Never frown because you never know who&#039;s fallen in love with your smile&quot; &lt;3

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bellaitaliana SILVER, Sarnia, Other
5 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Never let anyone be your reason for unhappiness&quot;