“ It’s a harsh reality but these things do happen.... ”
...My friend… Actions do have consequences... How to avoid being pressured.

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“ In high school people don’t remember what you wore or what you said... ”
...I admire my grandmother... Have confidence... It’s okay to be alone sometimes.

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“ It’s not worth losing all that over something so little. ”
...My advice... Something that happened to my friend... Know who you want to be.

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“ If you make stupid decisions when you’re younger then you could alter the rest of your life. … ”
…Avoiding pressure at parties… Why I quit smoking… My biggest influence is myself.

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“ I distinctly remember this moment because I never want to be that girl who was being laughed at…”
…My parents were abusing drugs. I had to grow up quickly.

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“I didn’t want drugs or alcohol to define me or make me make bad choices…”
…About my life and growing up with my parents. How I dealt with peer pressure.

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