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Anna Ciummo

I am an INFJ, HSP college student in Topeka, Kansas studying English with an emphasis in writing. I am a free-spirited tea drinker and Audrey Hepburn enthusiast. You will most likely find me in my room reading, watching classic Hollywood movies, or googling.

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5 Regrets I Have About Faking Being an Extrovert

By Anna Ciummo

Although I was a quiet introvert when I was young, I was constantly trying to “come out of my shell” and do cool things like sports and partying.


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