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VIDEO: From being bullied to speaking out, Aija Mayrock shares her life story in 4 poems
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  • October 31, 2020

If you need a pep talk right now, these powerful poems will help you through anything

Aija Mayrock had a lisp and a stutter growing up, and bullies often got the best of her. That’s until she found poetry and her calling. She now encourages young people to find their voice — and vote.

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