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Auntie SparkNotes: We All Have Our Voices

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By: kat_rosenfield

Dear Auntie,
I have a strange problem. There are many times when I really can’t stand the sound of my mom’s voice. As in, it bugs...

Elodie on Saying Goodbye (If You Don't Tear Up While Reading This, You're a Monster)

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By: Elodie

I recently had an epiphany: goodbyes suck.

No one likes goodbyes (if you say you do, you’re a liar and I’m not inviting you to my ...

Why Living at Home Is Pretty Awesome

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By: Contributor

After reading That*One*Asian*Chick's post, we're starting to wish we still lived at home. :/ —Sparkitors

I’ve been perusing this site rather enthusiastically ...

Off to University: A Sparkler's New College Series!

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By: Contributor

LadyM is back with a brand-new series about her college adventures! GET EXCITED.—Sparkitors

Hello Sparklers, and welcome to Megann: The Sequel. You might ...

Forks, Washington, and What I Found There

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By: Contributor

Liz_Nash braved brotherly disdain, flammable hardware, and the rabid Twihards of Forks, Washington, all to bring us this awesome post. –Sparkitors

“Liz, do you ...

Help This Sparkler with Her College Application Essay!

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By: Contributor

Valerie wrote an incredible essay, but now she wants your opinion! Does this piece have what it takes to land her at her...

Auntie SparkNotes: Duplicitious Dating

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By: kat_rosenfield

Dear Auntie,
I am sixteen years old, and ever since I was fifteen, I realized I was a lesbian. I met this incredible girl (let's call...

Auntie SparkNotes: A Family Affair

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By: kat_rosenfield

Dear Auntie,

About seven months ago, I made the decision to date a guy who is part of a family that is friends with my...

Utter Terror and Squid Metaphors: Coming Out and My Journey to Happiness!

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By: Contributor

We've published a lot of really awesome coming out posts lately, but this one by the brave and hilarious horcruxnumber7 might just...

What To Do When Parents Head Out for a Weekend

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By: Contributor

eyredumaslove95 knows how to use her freedom. Welcome to SparkLife, eyredumaslove! —Sparkitors

If you're like me, a weekend from those loving-in-your-face-parents is a gift ...