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The Pieces Of Me

The Pieces Of Me

Vanessa Grillone Vanessa Grillone
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I’m in a car with an older guy. I snuck out of the house to meet him. I think we’re just going to talk and flirt like they do in the movies. I want him to call me beautiful; I want him to tell me more about himself. I quickly realize that we have different ideas of how this night will go.

It’s Time To Get Over The Idea That Being Unavailable Makes You More Wanted

It’s Time To Get Over The Idea That Being Unavailable Makes You More Wanted

Rania Naim Rania Naim
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We’re looking for honesty. We’re looking for someone we don’t have to keep questioning or chasing. 

The Real Me Loves Me

The Real Me Loves Me

Ashley Spargo Ashley Spargo
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I’m not out to please anyone other than me anymore.

7 Signs You’re Growing As A Person, Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like You Are

7 Signs You’re Growing As A Person, Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like You Are

Brianna Wiest Brianna Wiest
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This means that you’re coming home to yourself.

Why I’m Still Self-Conscious About Kissing Guys in Public

Why I’m Still Self-Conscious About Kissing Guys in Public

Liam Heitmann-Ryce Liam Heitmann-Ryce
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Love is love, right?

Cowgirls Never Die

Cowgirls Never Die

Lily Arnell Lily Arnell
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The air there has a way of drying you from the inside out, beginning with the lungs, crawling up through the throat, and erupting from the mouth like an orange cloud of dust.

The Pull Of These Heartstrings

The Pull Of These Heartstrings

Leighann Smollon
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I was starting to fall. I’m not ready.

It’s Time To Be Completely And Wholly Myself

It’s Time To Be Completely And Wholly Myself

Zana Jasarevic Zana Jasarevic
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If it is meant for me, it will come. If it is not, it will pass.

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