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The Moth Radio Hour: Follies of Youth

The Moth

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The Struggles of Adolescent Beauty Standards

This chapter recounts a humorous yet poignant tale of a young person's battle with body image insecurities, highlighted by a disastrous attempt to remove facial hair before eighth grade. It captures the universal struggles of adolescence and the lasting impact of societal beauty pressures on personal identity.

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