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Latest fear of growing up Articles

Why Adulting Is Not For Me

Why Adulting Is Not For Me

Gloria Atanmo Gloria Atanmo
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Have a meeting at 10am sharp? Great. See you at 10:47, and not a minute past.

I Would Trade All Of This To Have You Back

I Would Trade All Of This To Have You Back

Ari Eastman Ari Eastman
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What happens when you love a specific person even more than your passion?

Read This If You’re Constantly Worried About What The Hell You’re Going To Do With Your Life

Read This If You’re Constantly Worried About What The Hell You’re Going To Do With Your Life

Carly Dedrick Carly Dedrick
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They forgot to mention that the line between ‘forever’ and ‘never again’ is so thin that you would step over it more times than you could ever imagine.

As Scary As It Is, You Can’t Fear Growing Up Forever

As Scary As It Is, You Can’t Fear Growing Up Forever

Christina Berke Christina Berke
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Now that I’m officially an adult, no one will take care of me but myself. Sure, people want the best for me and my mom will continue to ask me if I’m going to bed on time, but no one can make me choose organic produce or work out.

17 Signs You’re Going Through A Major Quarter-Life Crisis

17 Signs You’re Going Through A Major Quarter-Life Crisis

Marisa Donnelly Marisa Donnelly
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You have suddenly started to question everything. From your college major to your friend group to where you should live post-graduation and even as far as whether or not you’ve recently picked up a gluten allergy??!? Could that be a thing??

When It Finally Hits You That Your Time As A College Athlete Is Almost Over

When It Finally Hits You That Your Time As A College Athlete Is Almost Over

Becca Martin Becca Martin
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I will have no option but to say goodbye to the teammates I’ve spent my college career becoming family with. I will no longer get to see them every day, I will no longer get to play with them.

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