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Unicorns are magic. Unicorns are our true hearts.

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Sometimes you will feel like you’re on top of the world, while other times it’s like you’re drowning.

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Getting my first cell phone also significantly marked my transition from kid to tween — in my mind at least.

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It’s okay to be selfish with your time, but always respect other people’s time and the fact they could be just as selfish with theirs.

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What I’ve learned is that whether or not you acknowledge and face the grief, it’s there.

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Things will go bump in the night. You may lose sleep as you adjust to this new place and life stage. But you will be okay.

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I used to believe my stuffed animals came to life at night.

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My mother warned me about beautiful men who might break my heart. But she forgot to mention that if they were drunk and they got angry, they might break my bones too.

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I have known fat shaming my whole life, and it has done nothing but give me negative feelings toward my body.

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You are no longer that girl.