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Jan 2023
1h 16m

A Reflection On Our Adolescence

GrownKid
About this episode
A reflection on our coming-of-age and our last full year as teenagers. Join us as we sit on the beach at sunset to discuss the lessons we've learned throughout our adolescence. An honest episode recounting our struggles, triumphs, and hopes as we enter one of the most transformative decades of our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ ... Show More
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