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    I just read this and thought folks here might like it:
    Phoebe Cohen's Letter to 12 YO self


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    As my DD would say, "I don't like it . . . I LOVE IT!"

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    Wow. Awesome, inspiring, and courageous.

    (My 12 yo self still terrifies me.)


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    Originally Posted by HowlerKarma
    (My 12 yo self still terrifies me.)
    Mine too - I still can't quite imagine what I could say to her that could possibly help!


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    I love this. I have a little stash of words of wisdom to give to my daughter at points in her life when she needs them or is old enough for them. This is going in to the stash!


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    Amazing letter. I certainly could have used something like that at 12.


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