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Carolyn Parkes and her Paper Dolls


Carolyn Parkes became a mother at a very young age, and she’s always felt guilty about mistakes she thinks she made in raising her daughters. Then one daughter gave her a gift that changed her perspective. Below are photos of Carolyn at age 13 before she was married, her daughter, and her paper dolls.


young Carolyn Parkes


Carolyn Parkes daughter

Paper Dolls

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