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By Maddiesg SILVER
Needham, Massachusetts

The bravest person I know is my little sister. Now, when most people hear the word “brave” they think of soldiers, firefighters and (obviously) superman. But, althou...
Maddiesg SILVER, Needham, Massachusetts
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Miranda4560 BRONZE, Buckhannon, West Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
"Work until you no longer have to introduce yourself."

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By PJ-Skittles GOLD
Pittsfield, Illinois
PJ-Skittles GOLD, Pittsfield, Illinois
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By queen_6502 GOLD
Springfield, Massachusetts
queen_6502 GOLD, Springfield, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
"When life hands you lemons, make orange juice and leave the world wondering how you did it"

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By shaunaa.alexiaa BRONZE
Houston, Texas
shaunaa.alexiaa BRONZE, Houston, Texas
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By cheese-n-bacon SILVER
Jacksonville, Florida
cheese-n-bacon SILVER, Jacksonville, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
Till are one

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By PJ-Skittles GOLD
Pittsfield, Illinois
PJ-Skittles GOLD, Pittsfield, Illinois
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BobbyHobby BRONZE, Cedar City, Utah
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By SkyeV13 GOLD
Walker, Michigan
SkyeV13 GOLD, Walker, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
"It's much easier to fake a smile than to explain what you really feel." & "We stopped looking for monsters under the bed when we realized they're inside of us."

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By ISeeStars PLATINUM
Charlotte, North Carolina
ISeeStars PLATINUM, Charlotte, North Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
"I survived because the fire within me burned brighter than the fire around me."