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By robrobrobin11 BRONZE
Concord, New Hampshire

I once was just a normal kid who played sports, had lots of friends and did well in school. That's not me anymore. RSD changed my life. I am truly a different person because of it....
robrobrobin11 BRONZE, Concord, New Hampshire
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By LizzK PLATINUM
Sullivan, Wisconsin
LizzK PLATINUM, Sullivan, Wisconsin
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By Holly Tran SILVER
Middletown, Rhode Island
Holly Tran SILVER, Middletown, Rhode Island
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Favorite Quote:
"Is it better to have loved and lost, or better to have not loved at all?"

You tell me.

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Mishamigo DIAMOND, Newton, Kansas
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Favorite Quote:
We accept the love we think we deserve.

CSHCSH GOLD, Jakarta, Other
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Favorite Quote:
Everybody tries to change the world, but nobody tries to change themselves
-Leo Tolstoy

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By Liammmmm BRONZE
Camocis, Kansas
Liammmmm BRONZE, Camocis, Kansas
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By DanielleNichole BRONZE
Pendleton, Oregon
DanielleNichole BRONZE, Pendleton, Oregon
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Favorite Quote:
When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot & hang on.
-Thomas Jefferson.

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By KaiLeena PLATINUM
Fort Wayne, Indiana
KaiLeena PLATINUM, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
"He’s not perfect. You aren’t either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold onto him and give him the most you can. He isn’t going to quote poetry, he’s not thinking about you every moment, but he will give you a part of him that he knows you could break. Don’t hurt him, don’t change him, and don’t expect for more than he can give. Don’t analyze. Smile when he makes you happy, yell when he makes you mad, and miss him when he’s not there. Love hard when there is love to be had. Because perfect guys don’t exist, but there’s always one guy that is perfect for you."
— Bob Marley