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Everyday Sadness
Sadness and depression manifest differently across various age groups, influenced by developmental stages, life circumstances, and societal factors. I was in fifth grade when my very favorite grandpa died. It was the first person in my life who died up to this point, other than my dog.
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Bible Camp and Butterflies
During the summer of 1983, I went to Sugar Creek Bible Camp. It was for our confirmation class and all my friends were going. Unfortunately, 2 weeks before leaving for camp, I came down with chicken pocks. -
First Communion Nightmare
My mom was raised Catholic and she agreed to raise her children as Catholics. The only caveat was that she did not want us to go to parochial school. In order for us to fulfill her agreement, we were required to attend Saturday Catechism classes until we were through the eighth grade.