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I Am Afraid To Smile

Growing up with ugly teeth didn’t make me stronger, it just made me depressed

Kyrie Gray
Nov 3 · 6 min read

I don’t remember my first root canal. Though I should say root canals. The pluralization is important.

According to my mother she left our grandma in charge of us when she returned to work. Before leaving the house, she gave strict instructions about what we were not to eat…

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Kyrie Gray

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Freelancer, comedian, and illustrator. Writes humor, practical advice, and about life. Check out Jane Austen’s Wastebasket for most of my funny scribbles.

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