by “The Leftovers”
Everyone knows how it feels to be left out. It’s an experience everyone faces at one point or another. Learning how to deal with being a leftover and finding the positive lessons can make the ordeal a lot less painful.
I have always considered myself a shy person. Growing up with a twin sister who was more outgoing and popular was nice, but I have always disliked comparison between us; after all we are two different individuals. “You kill the fun,” those were the words many of my young friends and relatives used when describing me. I felt sad every time they called me that.
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