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Creator of Humans Of New York: blog, video series, and two #1 NYT bestselling books. More of a party on Instagram: @humansofny

New York, NY
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    1. Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 26 Mar 2019
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      (1/2) “In those days there was a blue book in the library with all the faces of children who needed homes. She was eight years old. Her foster parents should have been thrown in jail. No immunization records. She’d never been to school. No language skills. She couldn’t..."pic.twitter.com/5orGVe6UmC

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      Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 26 Mar 2019
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      (2/2) “Her history came out slowly once she learned to talk. She’d been abused in every possible way. She’d never had a Christmas. She’d never been to school. She’d never even slept in a dry bed. All she’d ever known was deprivation. But once we got her, we left that..."pic.twitter.com/CDdMKbLDAM

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      • Lucy Faerber Joe 🚘🧲 Berkley Fierro Esther 🖤💛Teach 🍎 Love 💖 Run 🏃‍♀️ Shale Name cannot be blank a lot like Stark less like Montana Dimakatso
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        1. Patricia‏ @VicariousTravel 26 Mar 2019
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          I love that her difficulties are ‘ours’: “we still can’t tell time or do math” but her accomplishments are ‘hers’: “she is a master of everything physical”

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        1. Kelly‏ @kellylaughs 26 Mar 2019
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          I love this woman so much

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        1. Yell  🌿‏ @damnyelll 26 Mar 2019
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          Once I am an art therapist, your daughter can come to me for sessions free of charge. idk of you'll ever see this or if you'll remember by the time I graduate, but the offer will stand. Sending all the love for you and her 🥰

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        1. Casey Vattimo‏ @CVattimo 26 Mar 2019
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          Brandon @humansofny you’ve done it again. Thank you for sharing Angel’s story, and that of her amazing mom! I hope you will visit us this year @SpecOlympicsNY and meet more of our athletes and volunteers.

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        1. Tony Emebo‏ @EmeboTony 26 Mar 2019
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          "Because it's not an experience. It's my Child". That last sentence made me drop a tear. You're a strong and good lady. Wishing you both all the best. Lots of Love ❤

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        1. Deinos‏ @DeinosPro 26 Mar 2019
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          Thank you for posting this, Brandon. The Special Olympics' funding is in danger, they need all the support we can give them.

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        1. S.T.P‏ @stingtims 26 Mar 2019
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          God bless your kind heart. You both a special. As you desire,may it be. 🙏🏾👏🏾👊🏾💕

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        1. katie‏ @kt_mtn 26 Mar 2019
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          Omg I love you. You’re an amazing mom ❤️❤️❤️

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        1. Shade Yusuff‏ @shadekadir 27 Mar 2019
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          That last line was the best part! May you be blessed.

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        1. Sthembile Sitai‏ @Sthe_Dlam 26 Mar 2019
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          The last sentences💕💕. “Because it’s not an experience. Its my child. I love this woman.

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