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By samanthastephens2 SILVER
Sellersburg, Indiana

It’s not a want anymore It’s a need A need to be free Into the wings of your flight It’s a need That grips your body Like thousands of detained claws Pinching to be unle...
samanthastephens2 SILVER, Sellersburg, Indiana
9 articles 5 photos 14 comments

Favorite Quote:
When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down &quot;happy&quot;. They told me I didn&rsquo;t understand the assignment.<br /> I told them they didn&rsquo;t understand life.&quot; John Lennon


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By Jadesnewgroove PLATINUM
Dry Ridge, Kentucky
Jadesnewgroove PLATINUM, Dry Ridge, Kentucky
23 articles 0 photos 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
She may have been there for you in the aftermath, but I was there for you when it all came crashing down.-Megan Duke

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By EGR2100 PLATINUM
Mandeville, Louisiana
EGR2100 PLATINUM, Mandeville, Louisiana
32 articles 3 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
Never doubt your abilities because that is when you stop trying

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By Anonymous
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By Graceless91 PLATINUM
Seekonk, Massachusetts
Graceless91 PLATINUM, Seekonk, Massachusetts
23 articles 0 photos 9 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;you can never fully love someone until you love yourself first&quot;

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By 2Sense PLATINUM
Los Lunas, New Mexico
2Sense PLATINUM, Los Lunas, New Mexico
25 articles 0 photos 0 comments
KurlzBasheld PLATINUM, Abermain, Other
36 articles 0 photos 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
I like cheese.

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By Jacob.H BRONZE
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Jacob.H BRONZE, Pinehurst, North Carolina
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments
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By Anonymous
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By antwonbetripping BRONZE
Morton, Illinois
antwonbetripping BRONZE, Morton, Illinois
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"One day I'm scared you'll look at me the way I look at myself".