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" I'm always excited about stories that allow me to explore a character and create interesting stories and worlds that we haven't seen before. "

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" For kids who are struggling, who are of faith, just reconciling yourself to the fact that God loves you, accepts you for who you are, is a big step in the healing, especially when your biological family is unaccepting of you. "

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