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By ISeeStars PLATINUM
Charlotte, North Carolina

I will march because I, like many of my peers, am exhausted. I am exhausted of countless active shooter drills throughout the span of one week. I am exhausted of every door bein...
ISeeStars PLATINUM, Charlotte, North Carolina
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"I survived because the fire within me burned brighter than the fire around me."


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By cieramist GOLD
Orlando, Florida
cieramist GOLD, Orlando, Florida
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"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." ~ Henry Ford

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minski898 SILVER, Montebello, California
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&quot;Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it&#039;s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.&quot;<br /> -Marilyn Monroe

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By BlueRogue BRONZE
Hemet, California
BlueRogue BRONZE, Hemet, California
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"If you're happy doing what you're doing, nobody can tell you you're not successful." - Harry Styles

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By ilanadrake PLATINUM
New York, New York
ilanadrake PLATINUM, New York, New York
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Tallula77 PLATINUM, Sandhausen, Other
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With shortness of breath, I&#039;ll explain the infinite- how rare and beautiful it is that we exist<br /> By sleeping at last

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By muslim BRONZE
Park City, Utah
muslim BRONZE, Park City, Utah
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By flutechick1234 SILVER
Summerville, Georgia
flutechick1234 SILVER, Summerville, Georgia
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When life knocks you down to your knees, remember you are in the perfect position to pray.