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Barry Dawson Jr. IV

Feb 28

9 min read

Transcending the Stigma of Finding Human Connection Beyond Our Race

When star-crossed souls resonate from crossing paths, why question it?

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Oh dear, intrepid readers! We’re really about to step into it this time, aren’t we? What a radical pleasure it is for me to choose love over skin complexion, isn’t it?

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Barry Dawson Jr. IV

Medium Top Procrastinator. Guilty of writing under the influence. No, I’m not upset. My face always looks this way. INTP https://cosmicrubble.com/

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