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12. My First Squad

In most cases, belonging just feels better. Our friendship squad is there for the highs, the lows, and everything in between. But, as we get older, juggling our friendships can feel so much more complicated. And it goes without saying, as we evolve and grow, so do our friendship groups. Tune in to hear 20-year-old Ruby Blinkhorn share the tale of her first friendship squad, what bonded them together, and how a desire to join the concert band taught her about the ebb and flow of friendship groups.  



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