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By AliNicolosi GOLD
Marlton, New Jersey

Never more scared in my life. The overwhelming feeling of alone and you have no idea how things will unfold. I can’t imagine what my future will bring to me tomorrow. My life spira...
AliNicolosi GOLD, Marlton, New Jersey
10 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I struggle but I'll survive"


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By cheerinchick95 SILVER
Harker Heights, Texas
cheerinchick95 SILVER, Harker Heights, Texas
7 articles 0 photos 1 comment

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“Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow.” - Mary Anne Radamacher

KeenahBeenah BRONZE, Toledo, Ohio
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
" every closed eye isn't asleep & not every open eye sees. "

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By spiritwriter GOLD
Hicksville, New York
spiritwriter GOLD, Hicksville, New York
12 articles 0 photos 23 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;It&#039;s not a matter of &quot;can I change the world,&quot; it&#039;s about &quot;how do I want to change the world?&quot;&quot; <br /> -Severn Cullis-Suzuki

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By Molly_Moor BRONZE
Fort Worth, Texas
Molly_Moor BRONZE, Fort Worth, Texas
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments

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&quot;I was a child and she was a child,<br /> In this kingdom by the sea;<br /> But we loved with a love that was more than love-<br /> I and my Annabel Lee;<br /> With a love that the winged seraphs of heaven<br /> Coveted her and me.&quot;<br /> ~Edgar Allen Poe, Annabell Lee

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By dannym SILVER
Round Rock, Texas
dannym SILVER, Round Rock, Texas
7 articles 0 photos 4 comments

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&quot;It is my deepest belief that only by giving our lives can we find true life&#039;&#039;.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Cesar E. Chavez

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By AllieSlleW BRONZE
Phoenix, Arizona
AllieSlleW BRONZE, Phoenix, Arizona
1 article 0 photos 3 comments
CinnamonBrickner BRONZE, Glendale, Arizona
2 articles 0 photos 10 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Rain, I don&#039;t mind, shine, the weathers fine.&quot; - John Lennon

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By freeflow23 GOLD
Durham, North Carolina
freeflow23 GOLD, Durham, North Carolina
15 articles 0 photos 96 comments

Favorite Quote:
Saul saw Goliath as too big to kill. David saw he was too big to miss.<br /> W.W.J.D.

BrandonH.84 PLATINUM, Long Lake, Wisconsin
27 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Being tired isn&#039;t the same as being rich, but most times it&#039;s close enough.&quot; -Chuck Palahniuk, &quot;Fight Club&quot;