Note To Self
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Note to Self: Jenisha Watts reflects on past
In this installment of the series, "Note to Self," journalist Jenisha Watts opens up about her turbulent upbringing. Reflecting on her past, she writes a letter to her younger self about overcoming drug addiction and neglect, and how revealing her hidden story set her free.
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Inspiration4's Hayley Arceneaux's Note to Self
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NFL player Hayden Hurst's Note to Self
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Cindy McCain writes note to younger self
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Cyntoia Brown to younger self: "God hears you"
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Note to Self: "Queer Eye's" Tan France
Stylist Tan France is best known for his role as the fashion expert on the Netflix series "Queer Eye." The award-winning reality program has been recognized for its celebration of diversity and acceptance in the LGBTQ community. France details his life before the show's success, in his recently released memoir titled "Naturally Tan." As part of our series Note To Self, France shares his own journey to acceptance.
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Note to Self: Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian
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