Those 20 Somethings
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Last published Sun, Jun 8, 2025
"I think your 20s are the hardest part of life. I mean, everyone goes on about how hard it is to be a teenager, but actually I think it's tougher to be in your 20s because you're expected to be a grownup and expected to earn your own living and be successful and I think you feel like a kid still."
- Nigel Col
Those 20 Somethings is an ode to the departure of childhood and the introduction to adulthood. An open letter of short stories from real-life personal experiences. A true vessel of love, friendships, heartbreak, careers, and personal growth, Those 20 Somethings is a letter to anyone feeling isolated in their 20s.
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