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Sep 13Liked by Justin Myers

My brother loved dolls and had his own when we were little, but he still grew up straight... almost like it's not the toys

I have a very strong memory of being accused of lying when I read a book overnight at 7, some teachers are incredibly blinkered/unimaginative. My sensitive, cerebral dad was advised to go on the trawlers at school (in Hull), he became a solicitor!!

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yes, for every inspirational ‘captain my captain’ teacher who wants to empower young minds, there are three who can’t remember your name and are just trying to get through the day.

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I’m pleased you got to be who you are now even though it’s shaped by the growing up.

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Yeah it’s a funny thing isn’t it as obviously it all went into making me the person I am now – I’d hate for anyone else to go through it, though.

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Sep 11Liked by Justin Myers

Beautiful and powerful as ever Justin!

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Thank you!

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Sep 11Liked by Justin Myers

So powerful. And inspirational to this mother, taught herself to conform to those rules, to let her children fly free.

Thank you

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Thank you. Your children are very lucky!

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Beautifully written, love this. ❤️

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Thank you, Nicola!

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Sep 11Liked by Justin Myers

A solid read as always and thanks for sharing.

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Thank you, Liam.

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