All I wanted in middle school was a black North Face fleece jacket.
The combination of braces, glasses, and a bit of extra weight made my teenage years especially awkward. Relocating to Summit, New Jersey, in the middle of seventh grade didn't help. I was an outsider in an upscale area, and my unique name only highlighted my differences.
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