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Story Sparks #10

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Claire Tomkins
Jul 13, 2026
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Hello Storytellers,

We are more connected than ever. But how connected are we, really?

When I was a teenager, I remember the depth and intensity of teenage friendships. We didn’t have smartphones. We couldn’t send a snap or post a story on Instagram. But I don’t remember feeling isolated or disconnected from my friends.

We met up at the weekend and talked …

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