Good job on this. You really the described part of the feeling on growing.
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Ooh, nicely defiant and self-sufficient. Thought there may be a tragedy in there.

Very nice. I like how something could have happened to make them not want to be pulled back again and I like how they are standing up on their own now. =)
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Nice thought: independence.
Great job.
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Fabulous!
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oh, i love it.