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I spent the currency of youth, and I enjoyed it

I spent the currency of youth, and I enjoyed it

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Cathy Reisenwitz
May 31, 2024
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Today, I put on a dress that hung loosely last summer. This summer? Less so.

As I notice my face and body move out and down, I’m reminded to be grateful that my mom rejected Southern Baptist “modesty” culture.

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