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Jan 25Liked by Joy Nicholas

I always thought of emo as the kids that wore all black and didn’t smile 🤷‍♀️.

Rick only confused Amy and once, at a wedding that we were both bridesmaids in. It lasted only a second or two but he still gets reminded of the occasion from time to time.

I wish I could go back and convince my younger self to not worry so much about fitting in, I guess my current self needs that reminder too.

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Jan 23Liked by Joy Nicholas

My mum is a twin and she has been hugged from behind by her brother in law 😂 love these montages!

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I love your storytelling!

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Joy, I just love all your stories so much! 💕

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Jan 20Liked by Joy Nicholas

I loved this so much. And I still love The Smashing Pumpkins too. 😂

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You are such a good storyteller! I love your writing.

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Jan 19Liked by Joy Nicholas

Oh, Joy!

This essay made me laugh till I cried!

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Joy, this is so fun!!! I love that you took Katie's words to heart and threw yourself into the world instead of being afraid!

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Joy, everything about this is gold- the storytelling, the wisdom, the perfect mix of laughter and cringe!

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The scene with the jeans 🤣🤣🤣

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Jan 19Liked by Joy Nicholas

Or what about the time I was playing footsie with you at the dinner table, then you got up and Matt and I looked at each other with horror?!

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Joy- I loved this. The part about your sister had me laughing out loud. I love a good montage essay. Thank you for sharing this!!

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The “poorly chosen tattoo” apologies for my part in that. I thought it was cool. If I could endure the pain, I would have mine removed. It embarrasses me when my kids mention it. 😬

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I love your stories so much, oh I have so many awkward mistaken identity stories of my own 🤣🤣 And I love what you said about us all being brave enough to not fit nearly into boxes. Brb going to read the post referred to about your tattoo, I have to hear this story!!

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