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 We wrap up our series with 16 year old Stephon Matthews of Denver. Stephon was born with a cleft palate and lip. Even with surgery he has a visible scar. It makes him stand out from the crowd. And he says sometimes that can be an advantage. Here's his story from the Colorado Youth News project. Listen now...
 The actions of parents go a long way in shaping the lives of their children. Sixteen year old Kiara Williams of Denver is deeply cynical about love and romance. That's because her father was abusive to women while she was growing up. Listen now...
 Relationships are a part of teenage life. So are breakups. 17 year old Syreeta Hysaw recently went through a painful separation from her longtime boyfriend. After a lot of reflection about the experience, she has decided to become a feminist. Listen now...
 Teenagers spend a lot of time trying to figure out who they are and what really matters to them. It's especially true for those being raised by immigrant parents. Seventeen year old Harvey Lacsina of Denver is in the middle of sorting all this out. He just returned from a trip to the Philippines, and he's decided to become more Filipino. Listen now...
 According to a national survey, as many as 1.4 million young people in the U.S. are caring for an ill or disabled relative. That's the case for Williams. Her mother is fighting cancer and Octavia says sometimes she feels overwhelmed by the job. Listen now...
 Denver teenager Matt Pacheco and his girlfriend Lynelle recently became parents. They find that it's quite a challenge juggling parenthood, going to school and trying to work. Listen now...
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