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"Should I Get Bangs?" and Other Soul-Searching Questions I Constantly Find Myself Asking

“I can't do everything for you. You must walk alone to find your soul.” -Laurie Halse Anderson

Sydney Robinson
Sep 07, 2016
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"Should I Get Bangs?" and Other Soul-Searching Questions I Constantly Find Myself Asking

We all have those days when we can't stop wondering what it's all about. What does it all mean? we wonder. Who am I? What's my purpose in life? These thoughts can be intrusive and, at times, overwhelming. I myself have struggled on my quest to personal enlightenment, but I have found that it is crucial when soul-searching to address these big questions head on. The following questions are mental obstacles that I have personally faced and am now no longer ashamed to repeat publicly. Hopefully my courage and self-acceptance will inspire you on your own journey.

1. Should I get bangs?

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