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Posts by Charli Dee

Charli Dee is a blogger who lives in the United States. She writes on a variety of topics, but she mostly focuses on writing about her experience living with Turner syndrome and mental illness. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with family and friends. Visit her blog https://lifewithcharli.home.blog and say hello. You can also find her on social media: Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest

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Learning How to Live Life to the Fullest with Mental Illness

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There is a famous Latin phrase that I absolutely love: Carpe diem. It means “Seize the day.” Younger people might be more familiar with the phrase “You only live once,” or YOLO. Both phrases encourage people to live their lives to the fullest.

I have struggled with depression and anxiety since my childhood, making it difficult to live by these phrases and enjoy life. I’ve missed out on a lot of precious moments with loved ones.

Recently, however, my mental health has been taking a turn for the better, and I’ve been doing my best to make up for all

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Lessons from a Late Bloomer Who Wanted to Be Famous

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“You are not too old and it is not too late.” ~Unknown

I’ve been indecisive since I was a child. When I was small, I wanted to be a ballet dancer. My parents even bought me a ballerina cake topper for one of my birthdays. As I grew a little older, I wanted to be a singer, which led me to go to a performing arts high school. I even learned how to read music notes and play a little piano during my time at that school.

I believe my desire to be a singer was influenced by my experience

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