A Quote by Tara Stiles
I've had a righteous streak since as long as I can remember. I never tolerated bullying from kids or authority, no matter the case. I got into trouble for calling things how I saw it in my early years at Catholic school, but I couldn't help myself.
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I had a hard time in middle school. I was never really quite me until I was 16 or 17, and things like bullying didn't matter anymore.
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