Quote by Linda Hunt

When I was growing up, particularly during puberty in my teen years, I was so miserable because I elicited so much teasing and meanness from my teenage cohorts.

When I was growing up, particularly during puberty in my tee

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's personal experience during their adolescence. It suggests that the speaker faced a challenging time filled with teasing and cruelty from their peers. Being subjected to such negativity made the speaker feel unhappy and miserable during their formative years of puberty. This quote highlights the emotional impact of social interactions and highlights the speaker's struggle with navigating the difficulties of their teenage years.

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By Linda Hunt

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