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Mar 31, 2023Liked by Not J*ss

i'm currently faced with transitioning into college and i relate so hard with the overwhelming nature of growing up so fast. so the you're on your own kid lyrics really do hit home for me too. it's difficult to go through so many changes all at once, and it's so much harder to cope with the adjusting when your brain constantly pulls you back instead of helping you push forward. it's a hard climb, but it's a possible one. thanks for sharing, i feel so much less alone in all this <3

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Mar 30, 2023Liked by Not J*ss

I turned 23 a week ago today and I feel… all of this. You put it into words. Thank you. I’m glad you’re here. 🩵

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Mar 30, 2023Liked by Not J*ss

We love you! May this year bring you serenity and joy 🩷 thank you for being who you are, not j*ss!

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Mar 30, 2023Liked by Not J*ss

you're so right about the "you're on your own kid" part omg... and i don't even listen to taylor often!! sending you lots of love and hugs not jess <3 happy birthday once again!

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Love the honesty. This was one of your best.

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I’m so glad I stumbled across your Substack. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed reading your work, starting with your Barbie film reflections, your updated Sabrina Carpenter album thoughts, and then ending up here. You’re On Your Own, Kid is also my pep talk song of choice! 🥰 subscribed ✔️

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I turned 23 last November. I had always heard women say that 23 would be one of the worst years of your life, so I was already nervous, and my 23 had a very rough start. But I'm doing well, with a new addiction to listening to What's My Age Again by Blink-182. I hope that you have a beautiful and blessed 23rd birthday, and a good year overall!

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