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When you realize that you may, in fact, really care what people think of you.
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When you feel the cold hand of reality touch you for the first time.
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The middle of the night, when you realize you still may be a afraid of the dark, just a little.
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The precious, excruciating moments before an approaching deadline.
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That horrifying moment you see yourself in someone else's candid photo.
6.
The unbridled moment of joy when you finally get what you want.
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Every moment you experience as a proud and loving parent.
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The refreshing satisfaction of giving your body exactly what it wants.
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When you know yourself well enough to permit a little rule-breaking.
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The gut reaction you have when someone makes an unacceptable request.
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When you are honest with yourself about how much self-control you have.
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When you are perfectly candid about what your priorities are.
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The gut-wrenching moment when extreme panic starts to set in.
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When you decide to stop giving a damn, and start letting it all hang out.
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The moments when you know you just can't pull yourself out of bed for anything.
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When you secretly wish misfortune on someone in the worst way you can think of.
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And those overwhelming moments of unconditional love.
