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Your book Straight talk with Curvy girls was a truly amazing book. It didn't change my view on the world, but it sure changed my view on being me. Being a “Curvy Girl” is a really hard thing, and hard things came up often when I was diagnosed with scoliosis. Hearing about others that deal with similar things as you is empowering. Lots of times in my life, I ask myself… “Why Me?” And when you have tough times it may seem like it's only you in the world who is struggling with scoliosis, but after reading this book, I knew that it wasn't only me and I could get through tough times because I know that others have and will overcome the times that are no good.

I was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 6 and got a brace 2 years later, at age 8. I have
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