When I was 12, I was still climbing trees, swinging on tire swings and playing with Barbie dolls.Yes, I was probably the last kid in my class to really grow up, literally and figuratively.I kept my childish body far into my teen years and, because we lived in a rural area, I chose my entertainment based on my own preferences, rather than peer pressure. Toys were fun. I wasn't as sure about boys back then.It wasn't always easy being different. In fact, it was rarely easy. [...]
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