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Ari H.

November 6, 2019 Alexandra Pentel Lawlor
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Photography by Alexandra Pentel

If you’re reading this, it is okay to choose joy, even when life feels heavy.

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Dean Groves

January 16, 2019 Alexandra Pentel Lawlor
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Photo courtesy of Dean Groves

If you’re reading this, I want you to know you are valued, loved and belong here.

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Hayley B.

October 17, 2018 Alexandra Pentel Lawlor
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Photography by Alexandra Pentel

If you’re reading this, dig deep.

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