It’s Much Better When the Name Callers Laugh With You

We Need to Protect Our Own Feelings

Deante L. Young

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On the first day of 7th grade, I had a nest of butterflies in my stomach the size of Southeast Asia.

Me being a hefty 12-year old whose weight was made fun of more than a hippo in a bikini contest, I was horrified when I stepped into music class.

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Deante L. Young

Personal Development Writer | Deante Unlimited podcast, Host | Deante: Under Construction web series, Star | Deante Young Enterprises, Chief Creative Architect