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“I love you. You need to know that feeling like you are constantly failing and letting others down is a symptom of anxiety. Learn about it; talk to a doctor. Meds can help.”

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There's nothing that will make my mind go totally blank like a time limit 😂 I think I would just panic-shout, "I love you! You're beautiful!" And then stare awkwardly for about ten seconds before trying to fit in more: "Um... I guess also call your--" and then fade to black. My younger self would be like, "Wtf?"

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You’re always exactly where you need to be. Even when it hurts. And especially when it doesn’t. So, start generating excitement for the version of us you’re going to get to meet someday. I’ll see you on the other side, my friend.

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Take more pictures of your friends, and remember that when things go wrong, it's not because YOU, Heidi, are wrong. You cannot perfect your way into a perfect life.

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I feel this one very deeply.

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It's going to be hell but you will get there.

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It’s a serious one - you have an incompetent cervix.

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Aug 5Liked by Lani Diane Rich

You've got them reversed, but it will be okay eventually.

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