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So this one is closer to my heart than any in the tween journey I have had so far. It is the one that tugs at heartstrings.

I was that kid. The chunky one, plus the one who grew up in a world where my parents did not let me get out much. I often felt like an outcast. The one that was not worthy to live her best life.

That being said, we have made sure our daughter never feels those pains. She is a dedicated athlete in volleyball and softball. We are those parents. I wear a shirt to all her softball games that I can make, that is, that says " Hit, Run, Score, REPEAT" (It embarrasses the heck ou...