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What's up folks, my name is Felicia Leon.

I am a multimedia journalist born and raised in New York City.

And by the nature of my lived experiences on this green earth,

I've got some stories to tell, okay?

I am ready to write my memoir.

But if you're anything like me,

then the sheer thought of me writing a book about me

is completely overwhelming, debilitating even.

I feel anxious right now.

Oh my goodness.

I need to stabilize my breath.

This memoir thing is getting to me, please call for help.

And Possess Syndrome is so real, right?

Because I remembered I would write this book

and I would literally feel like I cannot read,

but I can't type.

I'm trying to confess to my keyboard

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