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Posted by: lenseview 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Smart, honest, personal piece by author (writer-journalist) about fitting in...or not. And the issues confronting many about being different, judging ourselves/others on substance not surface traits. About respecting our own identities. Author reflects on her childhood & its challenges to help inform her current experience of her own kids.

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    reviewer2 months, 3 weeks ago

    This was a most enjoyable and self-aware read. I remember private school. (shiver) Thanks!

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      elygirl12 months, 3 weeks ago

      I think this feeling is way more common that one might think. Really nice article.

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        jordan112 months, 3 weeks ago

        I printed that to share with my daughter. She too was raised by a single mom, and we 'didn't fit in.' Well done article.

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