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#20: To the People Who Ask Me About 9/11,

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To the People Who Ask Me About 9/11: It has been over 10 years since I learned the full damage pure hatred can cause. I was 13 years old, a high school freshman, and although I already was acquainted with issues related to hatred and violence, nothing could have prepared me for that day. I … Continue reading #20: To the People Who Ask Me About 9/11,

#17: Dear Tina,

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Dear Tina, You can blame a song I've been listening to for the last few months for this moment of bravery. My favorite line is "looking for heaven found the devil in me," and there was your face, and I knew it was time. Because loving you found everything I hated about myself. I allowed … Continue reading #17: Dear Tina,

#16: Dear Heather

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Dear Heather, I should be contacting you directly. I did it to repair the damage to my relationship with several people from college, but I don't know how to do that with you. I don't know how to go to you and tell you that I am sorry for letting that other shoe fall. I … Continue reading #16: Dear Heather

#14: To the Ones I Left Behind

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To the Ones I Left Behind, Yes, I ran away. I ran away from everything that I knew; I ran away from you. The first opportunity that had me on the proverbial train "out of dodge" I took without hesitation. Granted, I did adjust my plans so that none of you would panic about me … Continue reading #14: To the Ones I Left Behind