Rec | INSTA....I HARDLY KNOW HER (IT GETS UNFUNNY ON FIRST READ😐)

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Insta....i hardly know her (it gets unfunny on first read😐)

Hahaha....felt this way too lol. I've not reinstalled Insta for a month now and I'm getting used to it. Just get a good book and read. Take constant walks too. We really shouldn't let these things control our health fr. Hope I helped in one way or the other.🌸🤟🏼

@leviosa

Jan 19, 2025

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