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40. Regret Filled Her Body

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Welp it's been over a week since I've written. Don't say I didn't tell you I'd be so overwhelmed I wouldn't know up from down! The past two days I ...

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36. Made an Effort to Walk Casually

Let's jump back into the action. We left off with Beth in the car with Tim (I keep switching his name to Nick...weird. maybe that should be his name?) ...

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32. Whatever

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I'm getting so close to the end of my July goal as I type this. Cross all your fingers that I succeed! Let's pick up on Story #1 where we left ...

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31. No Answer

Let's jump right in. I scheduled myself a massage because self-care. We start back at school next week and I know my body needs some relaxing. ...

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Hi! I’m Amanda R. DeWitt.

I'm a teacher, cat mom, wife to a bearded gentleman, and coffee junkie. I've always secretly wanted to be an author (or not so secretly--I've started 8 other blogs). This is my space to practice. It's not all great. It doesn't all make sense. But I'm doing it anyways. I'm happy you're here. :) Read More…

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