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By Anonymous

Am I the only one who gets upset when those in the previous generation deem ours “hopeless”? As teens and young adults, we’re branded immature, thoughtless, selfish, violent, disre...

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By 5084603520 BRONZE
Marlborough, Massachusetts
5084603520 BRONZE, Marlborough, Massachusetts
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By Tomboy GOLD
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Tomboy GOLD, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
13 articles 0 photos 23 comments

Favorite Quote:
"The human heart had hidden treasures; in secret kept; in silence sealed; the thoughts; the hopes; the dreams; the pleasures; whose charms were broken if revealed" - Charlotte Bronte

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By Warley GOLD
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York
Warley GOLD, LONG ISLAND CITY, New York
11 articles 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
Don't be afraid to show the world who you really are.

Realjay41 DIAMOND, Culpeper , Virginia
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By MWaris BRONZE
Phoenix, Arizona
MWaris BRONZE, Phoenix, Arizona
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By Lexybabyface GOLD
North East, Pennsylvania
Lexybabyface GOLD, North East, Pennsylvania
10 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
“He’s not perfect. You aren’t either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold onto him and give him the most you can."

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By Dynagirl BRONZE
Crozet, Virginia
Dynagirl BRONZE, Crozet, Virginia
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allyyyyy_zheng BRONZE, San Diego, California
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