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What is the worst thing anyone has said to you?
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
Happy memories.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 November 2024 source ↗
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View all 44 →The wisdom to become who they are in the truth of their spirit.
More than I can, sadly. I led the softest of lives in the softest of times, and my daughter will face sterner challenges.
As little rubbish to sort through as possible.
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To Kill a Mockingbird.
“You’re getting old.” My son Harris was factually correct, but I didn’t need to hear it.
Losing the ability to get about.
Bad timekeeping.
In the 18-yard box.
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