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By Anonymous

I was adopted when I was 18 months old. I have a wonderful, loving family. I have a wonderful life. It’s not perfect but it’s better than some. I shouldn’t ask for anything better....

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By PAZS12 PLATINUM
Menomonie, Wisconsin
PAZS12 PLATINUM, Menomonie, Wisconsin
26 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
Be you, Be true!

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Sunshine15 PLATINUM, Modi&#39in, Other
20 articles 0 photos 18 comments

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Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, nothing else ever has. ~Margaret Mead

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By mammothfrk PLATINUM
Mammoth Lakes, California
mammothfrk PLATINUM, Mammoth Lakes, California
21 articles 25 photos 21 comments

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This is your life, are you who you want to be?

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By TaylorMariee GOLD
Indianapolis, Indiana
TaylorMariee GOLD, Indianapolis, Indiana
17 articles 0 photos 9 comments

Favorite Quote:
Dont Tell Me The Sky Is The Limit, When There Are Footprints On The Moon.

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Genevieve16 BRONZE, La Vista, Nebraska
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
Its all about the journey

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By Alexine BRONZE
Curacao, Other
Alexine BRONZE, Curacao, Other
3 articles 10 photos 1 comment
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Sunshine15 PLATINUM, Modi&#39in, Other
20 articles 0 photos 18 comments

Favorite Quote:
Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, nothing else ever has. ~Margaret Mead

Smilepretty BRONZE, Shadehill, South Dakota
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
There is one quality that one must posses to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to posses it.